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The Heads surfForecast / Garden Route / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Tuesday 24 Dec 2024 SAST
Forecast update in hr  min  s Forecast update imminent
The Heads surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Heads sea temperature is
22.4° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Heads this week:

The surf forecast for The Heads over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 24) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Heads in the next 12 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 31) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Monday (Dec 30) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Tue 24th Dec)6ft (1.8m) 11s
Best Surf 5AM (Tue 31st Dec)11ft (3.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 5AM (Tue 31st Dec)11ft (3.5m) 10s

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

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Tue
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sun
05
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.4
SW
1.3
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
0.9
SW
1.1
SW
1.3
SW
2
SW
1.8
SW
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
1.2
SW
2.1
E
1.7
ESE
1.5
ESE
1.4
ESE
1.2
SE
3
WSW
2.1
WSW
1.6
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SSW
1.1
SW
1.3
SSW
1
SW
1.3
SW
1.6
SW
1.5
SW
1.3
SW
1.2
SW
1.2
SW
1.2
SW
1.4
SW
1.4
SW
Period(s) (?)12111010121216151414131212128878710871213111010111111101011111111
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)1026645450328309323386544667155811447617224155103182492141601708653255161206288339204389585487384308338326423415
Wind
(km/h)
25
ESE
15
E
15
SE
25
ESE
10
ENE
10
SSE
10
SE
15
W
15
WSW
20
WSW
5
NW
15
SSE
25
ESE
15
E
10
SE
25
ESE
5
ENE
10
ESE
15
W
15
WNW
20
SW
20
WSW
10
NNW
15
S
15
SE
5
WNW
15
SSW
10
SE
5
ESE
15
SSE
20
ESE
5
W
10
SW
15
WSW
5
W
15
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscross-
off
oncross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
glasscross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
oncross-
on
glassoncross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:21PM
1.08
11:45AM
1.29
12:34AM
1.15
12:44PM
1.35
1:26AM
1.24
1:32PM
1.42
2:08AM
1.34
2:14PM
1.51
2:46AM
1.44
2:52PM
1.59
3:22AM
1.53
3:28PM
1.66
3:57AM
1.60
4:04PM
1.70
4:32AM
1.66
4:40PM
1.72
5:09AM
1.70
5:17PM
1.69
5:47AM
1.72
5:56PM
1.63
6:28AM
1.70
6:38PM
1.53
7:12AM
1.65
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:13PM
0.66
5:03AM
0.68
6:23PM
0.60
6:18AM
0.65
7:16PM
0.51
7:16AM
0.57
7:58PM
0.41
8:02AM
0.48
8:36PM
0.31
8:42AM
0.40
9:12PM
0.23
9:20AM
0.32
9:46PM
0.16
9:57AM
0.26
10:21PM
0.10
10:35AM
0.22
10:55PM
0.08
11:14AM
0.22
11:31PM
0.09
11:55AM
0.24
12:08AM
0.13
12:39PM
0.29
12:48AM
0.21
1:28PM
0.37
Tue
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sun
05
Sunrise--5:15--5:15--5:16--5:16--5:16--5:18--5:18--5:18--5:20--5:20--5:20--5:22
Sunset7:39--7:39--7:40--7:40--7:40--7:40--7:42--7:42--7:42--7:42--7:42--7:42--
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Rain (mm)
--------1-1---------1---------------
Temp. °C221925252126272324222024242126272230282423232023232123222125252226252121
Feels °C (?)201724232127292725212123231827272331292721201922222122212126252327232120

Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the The Heads Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for The Heads provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at The Heads can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Heads 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 (The Heads) 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 The Heads 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 Garden Route? If you are looking for accommodation near The Heads, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Garden Route, consider staying in Knysna which is 4 km (2 miles) away. Other places in and around Garden Route where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Plettenberg Bay which is 28 km (17 miles) away, George, Mossel Bay and Oudtshoorn.

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