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Gansbaai surf break

Gansbaai surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Saturday 01 Feb 2025 SAST
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Gansbaai surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Gansbaai sea temperature is
20.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


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 Saturday (Feb 01) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Gansbaai in the next 12 days are 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 05) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Friday (Feb 07) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sat 1st Feb)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 5th Feb)11ft (3.5m) 16s
Most Powerful11AM (Wed 5th Feb)11ft (3.5m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Gansbaai over the next 12 days.

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Sunday
02
Monday
03
Tuesday
04
Wednesday
05
Thursday
06
Friday
07
Saturday
08
Sunday
09
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thu
13
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
WSW
1.1
SW
2.1
SW
3
SW
3
SW
3
SW
2.3
SW
2.2
SW
2.3
SW
2.5
SW
3.5
SW
3.5
SW
3.5
SW
3
SW
3
SW
2.3
SW
2.2
SW
2.1
SW
2
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.7
SSW
2
SW
1.7
SW
2.4
SW
3
SW
3
SW
3
SW
2.3
SW
2
SW
1.8
SW
1.4
SW
2
SW
2.2
WSW
3.5
SW
3
SW
3
SW
Period(s) (?)101111121212121213131615141413121212111111131114161414131212111010111110
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)294278101723482555226415651381170922546657584145093420275216551392118210457856491266701239148294123294018471167887431865913306318681946
Wind
(km/h)
10
SSW
25
WSW
25
W
5
WSW
10
S
15
S
10
ESE
15
SW
15
SW
5
WNW
25
S
20
SSE
20
SE
20
SE
40
SE
35
E
20
E
30
SE
10
S
15
SSW
20
SSW
5
ENE
25
SSE
30
SE
25
SE
25
SSE
30
SE
25
ESE
25
ESE
40
SE
20
ESE
25
SSE
30
SSE
15
ESE
15
SW
20
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
ononglasscrosscrossoffcross-
on
cross-
on
glasscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:46AM
1.70
6:03PM
1.46
6:26AM
1.62
6:48PM
1.35
7:12AM
1.49
7:40PM
1.21
8:07AM
1.35
8:52PM
1.10
9:26AM
1.22
10:38PM
1.05
11:12AM
1.18
12:23AM
1.11
12:42PM
1.23
1:29AM
1.24
1:42PM
1.32
2:15AM
1.36
2:26PM
1.41
2:53AM
1.47
3:02PM
1.48
3:26AM
1.55
3:35PM
1.51
3:56AM
1.60
4:05PM
1.52
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:28PM
0.05
12:03PM
0.12
12:06AM
0.14
12:47PM
0.21
12:48AM
0.27
1:37PM
0.32
1:38AM
0.41
2:42PM
0.44
2:49AM
0.55
4:17PM
0.52
4:44AM
0.61
6:05PM
0.49
6:33AM
0.55
7:17PM
0.39
7:40AM
0.44
8:06PM
0.29
8:26AM
0.33
8:44PM
0.20
9:04AM
0.24
9:17PM
0.13
9:37AM
0.18
9:46PM
0.09
10:08AM
0.15
Sunday
02
Monday
03
Tuesday
04
Wednesday
05
Thursday
06
Friday
07
Saturday
08
Sunday
09
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thu
13
Sunrise-6:03--6:03--6:05--6:05--6:07--6:07--6:09--6:09--6:11--6:11--6:13--6:13-
Sunset--7:47--7:46--7:46--7:45--7:45--7:44--7:43--7:42--7:40--7:39--7:38--7:37
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Rain (mm)
------------------------1-----------
Temp. °C202020192122202121201919182020182426232121202121201920192222202221202020
Feels °C (?)191616172120212020201815141614132123222120201817161515141816161917181918

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the SE by Thu afternoon).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 23°C on Fri night, min 19°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Tue afternoon, calm by Thu morning).

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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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