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Gordons Bay Harbour surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Wednesday 05 Feb 2025 SAST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Gordons Bay Harbour this week:
The surf forecast for Gordons Bay Harbour over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 05) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Gordons Bay Harbour in the next 12 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 05) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Friday (Feb 07) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Wed 5th Feb) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 6th Feb) | 8ft (2.4m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 5th Feb) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Gordons Bay Harbour over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 7 | 13 | 12 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 12 |
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| Energy (?) | 3913 | 2479 | 1823 | 1045 | 822 | 706 | 644 | 541 | 459 | 335 | 808 | 416 | 312 | 623 | 651 | 424 | 269 | 167 | 244 | 56 | 40 | 38 | 142 | 255 | 418 | 347 | 640 | 1207 | 1471 | 2042 | 2198 | 2320 | 2096 | 1821 | 2106 | 1151 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- on | glass | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:51PM 1.09 | 9:27AM 1.20 | 10:33PM 1.04 | 11:11AM 1.16 | 12:18AM 1.10 | 12:41PM 1.21 | 1:26AM 1.22 | 1:41PM 1.30 | 2:13AM 1.34 | 2:25PM 1.39 | 2:51AM 1.45 | 3:02PM 1.45 | 3:24AM 1.53 | 3:35PM 1.49 | 3:55AM 1.58 | 4:05PM 1.50 | 4:24AM 1.60 | 4:34PM 1.48 | 4:52AM 1.59 | 5:02PM 1.44 | 5:19AM 1.54 | 5:30PM 1.37 | 5:45AM 1.47 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:43PM 0.43 | 2:52AM 0.53 | 4:20PM 0.51 | 4:49AM 0.58 | 6:05PM 0.48 | 6:34AM 0.52 | 7:16PM 0.38 | 7:39AM 0.41 | 8:05PM 0.28 | 8:26AM 0.30 | 8:43PM 0.19 | 9:03AM 0.22 | 9:16PM 0.13 | 9:37AM 0.16 | 9:45PM 0.09 | 10:07AM 0.13 | 10:13PM 0.08 | 10:36AM 0.14 | 10:39PM 0.10 | 11:03AM 0.16 | 11:04PM 0.15 | 11:30AM 0.21 | 11:29PM 0.22 | 11:56AM 0.28 | ||||||||||||
Wed 05 | Thursday 06 | Friday 07 | Saturday 08 | Sunday 09 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Mon 17 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:20 |
| Sunset | 7:46 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:44 | - | - | 7:44 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:42 | - | - | 7:40 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:38 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - |
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| Temp. °C | 19 | 18 | 22 | 25 | 21 | 26 | 27 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 20 | 25 | 27 | 22 | 29 | 32 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 19 | 25 | 26 | 22 | 29 | 29 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 26 |
| Feels °C (?) | 14 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 26 | 26 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 21 | 22 | 17 | 27 | 28 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 16 | 29 | 28 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 25 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Sat night, strong winds from the ESE by Mon afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Fri afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Sat morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Gordons Bay Harbour Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Gordons Bay Harbour provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Gordons Bay Harbour can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Gordons Bay Harbour 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 (Gordons Bay Harbour) 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 Gordons Bay Harbour 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.
Gordons Bay Harbour is 18 km (11 miles) from the city of Grabouw. If you plan a holiday in Cape Town, look for hotels and other accommodation in Grabouw. Grabouw has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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