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12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 21 Nov 2024 SAST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Gansbaai this week:
The surf forecast for Gansbaai over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 21) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Gansbaai in the next 12 days are 4.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 26) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Nov 28) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Thu 21st Nov) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 21st Nov) | 8ft (2.4m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Tue 26th Nov) | 15ft (4.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Gansbaai over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
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| Energy (?) | 699 | 1975 | 1677 | 1331 | 1960 | 2259 | 1674 | 1040 | 875 | 254 | 170 | 141 | 526 | 5094 | 5591 | 5216 | 4641 | 3153 | 2142 | 1117 | 656 | 270 | 205 | 211 | 220 | 220 | 192 | 268 | 344 | 585 | 483 | 364 | 308 | 370 | 392 | 866 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | off | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | on | cross- on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:13PM 1.10 | 8:06AM 1.17 | 8:33PM 1.02 | 9:29AM 1.15 | 10:07PM 1.00 | 10:43AM 1.18 | 11:22PM 1.05 | 11:37AM 1.24 | 12:13AM 1.12 | 12:19PM 1.30 | 12:53AM 1.20 | 12:56PM 1.36 | 1:28AM 1.27 | 1:30PM 1.42 | 2:01AM 1.34 | 2:03PM 1.46 | 2:33AM 1.39 | 2:36PM 1.49 | 3:05AM 1.42 | 3:10PM 1.50 | 3:39AM 1.43 | 3:44PM 1.49 | 4:14AM 1.43 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:31AM 0.52 | 2:40PM 0.62 | 2:47AM 0.59 | 4:14PM 0.61 | 4:11AM 0.60 | 5:26PM 0.55 | 5:19AM 0.57 | 6:15PM 0.47 | 6:09AM 0.52 | 6:52PM 0.39 | 6:50AM 0.46 | 7:24PM 0.31 | 7:26AM 0.41 | 7:55PM 0.25 | 7:59AM 0.36 | 8:25PM 0.20 | 8:32AM 0.32 | 8:56PM 0.17 | 9:05AM 0.30 | 9:28PM 0.16 | 9:39AM 0.29 | 10:01PM 0.17 | 10:14AM 0.31 | |||||||||||||
Thu 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 01 | Monday 02 | Tue 03 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 |
| Sunset | 7:30 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:32 | - | - | 7:34 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:36 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:38 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:40 | - | - | 7:40 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 22 | 18 | 24 | 23 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 22 |
| Feels °C (?) | 17 | 17 | 19 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 23 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 17 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Fri morning, light winds from the WNW by Sat morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Sun night, strong winds from the WNW by Tue morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Thu afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Fri night). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, strong winds from the WNW by Tue afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Gansbaai Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Gansbaai provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Gansbaai can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Gansbaai surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Gansbaai) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Gansbaai may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Gansbaai is 21 km (13 miles) from Hermanus. If you plan a holiday in Overberg, look for hotels and other accommodation in Hermanus. Hermanus has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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