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Queensberry Bay Surf Forecast
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Queensberry Bay surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Friday 18 Apr 2025 SAST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Queensberry Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Queensberry Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 18) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 1.3m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Queensberry Bay in the next 12 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 19) 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 1.3m 6s period and expected on Friday (Apr 18) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Fri 18th Apr) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 18th Apr) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 19th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Queensberry Bay over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 1042 | 694 | 380 | 1018 | 1492 | 1319 | 1018 | 786 | 679 | 534 | 524 | 743 | 639 | 610 | 534 | 442 | 535 | 630 | 630 | 290 | 862 | 905 | 806 | 839 | 1835 | 683 | 747 | 488 | 333 | 296 | 538 | 316 | 563 | 260 | 161 | 295 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | on | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:17PM 1.23 | 6:28AM 1.25 | 7:01PM 1.11 | 7:17AM 1.12 | 8:25PM 1.02 | 9:05AM 1.02 | 10:59PM 1.05 | 11:30AM 1.07 | 12:22AM 1.22 | 12:43PM 1.20 | 1:11AM 1.41 | 1:31PM 1.34 | 1:51AM 1.59 | 2:13PM 1.47 | 2:30AM 1.74 | 2:52PM 1.57 | 3:08AM 1.83 | 3:30PM 1.63 | 3:46AM 1.85 | 4:08PM 1.64 | 4:24AM 1.80 | 4:46PM 1.60 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:11PM 0.36 | 12:17AM 0.46 | 12:51PM 0.47 | 1:03AM 0.59 | 1:56PM 0.58 | 2:38AM 0.70 | 3:59PM 0.62 | 5:16AM 0.66 | 5:47PM 0.53 | 6:38AM 0.50 | 6:47PM 0.38 | 7:28AM 0.31 | 7:32PM 0.23 | 8:09AM 0.14 | 8:12PM 0.11 | 8:48AM 0.01 | 8:51PM 0.01 | 9:25AM -0.07 | 9:29PM -0.03 | 10:02AM -0.08 | 10:08PM -0.02 | 10:39AM -0.03 | 10:48PM 0.05 | |||||||||||||
Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:30 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:42 | - | - | 5:40 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:38 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:34 | - | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6 | 12 | 4 | 38 | 22 | 13 | 7 | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | 25 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 23 | 23 | 20 | 25 | 27 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 26 | 26 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 24 | 26 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 20 |
| Feels °C (?) | 20 | 19 | 16 | 22 | 24 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 14 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 21 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 96mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Fri night, calm by Sat night). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Queensberry Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Queensberry Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Queensberry Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Queensberry Bay 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 (Queensberry Bay) 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 Queensberry Bay 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.
Are you planning a holiday in Eastern Cape - Wild Coast? If you are looking for accommodation near Queensberry Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Eastern Cape - Wild Coast, consider staying in East London which is 27 km (17 miles) away. Other places in and around Eastern Cape - Wild Coast where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Butterworth which is 56 km (35 miles) away, Stutterheim and Bisho.
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