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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 Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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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 Powerful | 11AM (Wed 5th Feb) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Gansbaai over the next 12 days.
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Period(s) (?) | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
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Energy (?) | 294 | 278 | 1017 | 2348 | 2555 | 2264 | 1565 | 1381 | 1709 | 2254 | 6657 | 5841 | 4509 | 3420 | 2752 | 1655 | 1392 | 1182 | 1045 | 785 | 649 | 1266 | 701 | 2391 | 4829 | 4123 | 2940 | 1847 | 1167 | 887 | 431 | 865 | 913 | 3063 | 1868 | 1946 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | on | on | glass | cross | cross | off | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- 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 |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Temp. °C | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 24 | 26 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C (?) | 19 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 |
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.