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Thompsons Bay Surf Forecast
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Thompsons Bay surfForecast / KZN North / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Saturday 21 Dec 2024 SAST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Thompsons Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Thompsons Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Dec 21) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 1.6m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Thompsons Bay in the next 12 days are 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 27) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Dec 26) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sat 21st Dec) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 27th Dec) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Fri 27th Dec) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Thompsons Bay over the next 12 days.
Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 7 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 12 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 216 | 218 | 192 | 90 | 65 | 186 | 291 | 280 | 167 | 346 | 506 | 485 | 189 | 137 | 146 | 122 | 232 | 257 | 233 | 528 | 324 | 131 | 99 | 107 | 258 | 394 | 373 | 358 | 481 | 1338 | 609 | 424 | 127 | 265 | 248 | 137 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:23PM 1.35 | 8:10AM 1.39 | 8:13PM 1.24 | 9:10AM 1.32 | 9:24PM 1.16 | 10:27AM 1.28 | 11:01PM 1.14 | 11:48AM 1.30 | 12:27AM 1.19 | 12:52PM 1.37 | 1:26AM 1.28 | 1:42PM 1.46 | 2:11AM 1.39 | 2:24PM 1.55 | 2:50AM 1.49 | 3:01PM 1.64 | 3:26AM 1.59 | 3:37PM 1.72 | 4:01AM 1.67 | 4:12PM 1.77 | 4:36AM 1.73 | 4:46PM 1.79 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:26PM 0.58 | 1:38AM 0.48 | 2:19PM 0.67 | 2:29AM 0.59 | 3:28PM 0.73 | 3:37AM 0.67 | 4:56PM 0.74 | 5:02AM 0.69 | 6:18PM 0.67 | 6:21AM 0.65 | 7:16PM 0.57 | 7:21AM 0.57 | 8:01PM 0.46 | 8:07AM 0.47 | 8:40PM 0.36 | 8:48AM 0.38 | 9:15PM 0.26 | 9:25AM 0.29 | 9:50PM 0.18 | 10:01AM 0.23 | 10:24PM 0.12 | 10:37AM 0.20 | 10:58PM 0.09 | |||||||||||||
Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 4:52 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:54 | - | - | 4:54 | - | - | 4:54 | - | - | 4:56 | - | - | 4:56 | - | - | 4:56 | - | - | 4:56 | - | - | 4:58 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:53 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:55 | - | - | 6:55 | - | - | 6:55 | - | - | 6:57 | - | - | 6:57 | - | - | 6:57 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 1 | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | - | 1 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
| Feels °C (?) | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 18 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 28 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, strong winds from the S by Mon afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 20°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Tue morning, fresh winds from the ENE by Thu afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 22°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Fri afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Sat night). | Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Mon night, calm by Wed night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Thompsons Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Thompsons Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Thompsons Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Thompsons 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 (Thompsons 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 Thompsons 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.
Thompsons Bay is 3 km (2 miles) from the city of Ballitoville. If you plan a holiday in KwaZulu-Natal North Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Ballitoville. Ballitoville has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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