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Heaven surfForecast / West Coast / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Sunday 15 Dec 2024 SAST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Heaven this week:
The surf forecast for Heaven over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 16) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Heaven in the next 12 days are 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Dec 22) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Dec 22) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 16th Dec) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 22nd Dec) | 11ft (3.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 22nd Dec) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Heaven over the next 12 days.
Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | Wednesday 18 | Thursday 19 | Friday 20 | Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Fri 27 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
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| Energy (?) | 3225 | 1774 | 2623 | 1236 | 1072 | 1219 | 1338 | 1369 | 1586 | 1536 | 1027 | 629 | 652 | 437 | 813 | 628 | 445 | 947 | 3686 | 5258 | 4310 | 5584 | 4177 | 4707 | 2757 | 1075 | 865 | 450 | 309 | 254 | 553 | 488 | 796 | 1649 | 1236 | 1413 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- on | off | off | on | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:42AM 1.56 | 3:54PM 1.57 | 4:24AM 1.55 | 4:37PM 1.50 | 5:06AM 1.51 | 5:19PM 1.41 | 5:49AM 1.45 | 6:01PM 1.31 | 6:32AM 1.39 | 6:46PM 1.21 | 7:19AM 1.32 | 7:38PM 1.12 | 8:10AM 1.26 | 8:40PM 1.06 | 9:09AM 1.21 | 9:53PM 1.03 | 10:13AM 1.20 | 11:06PM 1.06 | 11:15AM 1.21 | 12:07AM 1.11 | 12:10PM 1.25 | 12:56AM 1.19 | 12:58PM 1.31 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:30PM 0.05 | 9:49AM 0.18 | 10:11PM 0.09 | 10:33AM 0.21 | 10:51PM 0.15 | 11:17AM 0.28 | 11:30PM 0.23 | 12:01PM 0.36 | 12:09AM 0.32 | 12:48PM 0.44 | 12:50AM 0.42 | 1:40PM 0.51 | 1:36AM 0.51 | 2:41PM 0.56 | 2:32AM 0.59 | 3:51PM 0.57 | 3:44AM 0.63 | 5:02PM 0.55 | 5:01AM 0.63 | 6:01PM 0.49 | 6:06AM 0.59 | 6:49PM 0.42 | 6:58AM 0.53 | 7:31PM 0.35 | ||||||||||||
Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | Wednesday 18 | Thursday 19 | Friday 20 | Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Fri 27 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:39 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:53 | - | - | 7:53 | - | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:55 | - | - | 7:55 | - | - | 7:57 | - | - | 7:57 | - | - | 7:57 | - | - | 7:58 |
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| Temp. °C | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 23 | 22 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 |
| Feels °C (?) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 17 | 16 | 12 | 19 | 18 | 11 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 15 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Tue morning, strong winds from the S by Wed afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Thu morning, strong winds from the S by Sat afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Sat night, light winds from the NW by Tue morning). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue night, min 17°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Thu morning, strong winds from the S by Fri afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Heaven Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Heaven provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Heaven can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Heaven 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 (Heaven) 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 Heaven 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.
Heaven is 34 km (21 miles) from the city of Saldanha. If you plan a holiday in West Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Saldanha. Saldanha has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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