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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 7 pm Friday 14 Mar 2025 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 (Mar 15) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Thompsons Bay in the next 12 days are 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 16) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 19) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 15th Mar) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Sat 15th Mar) | 8ft (2.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 16th Mar) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Thompsons Bay over the next 12 days.
Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wed 26 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 13 | 12 |
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| Energy (?) | 1603 | 1202 | 1112 | 1059 | 1190 | 953 | 1049 | 1137 | 1152 | 1046 | 1065 | 1188 | 992 | 1185 | 1255 | 783 | 552 | 813 | 492 | 484 | 739 | 471 | 818 | 973 | 659 | 524 | 529 | 461 | 304 | 192 | 158 | 206 | 639 | 255 | 440 | 1183 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross | glass | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:26AM 1.94 | 4:34PM 1.85 | 4:49AM 1.94 | 4:57PM 1.83 | 5:11AM 1.90 | 5:19PM 1.78 | 5:33AM 1.82 | 5:42PM 1.70 | 5:54AM 1.72 | 6:04PM 1.59 | 6:17AM 1.59 | 6:28PM 1.45 | 6:43AM 1.44 | 6:56PM 1.29 | 7:16AM 1.28 | 7:42PM 1.12 | 8:39AM 1.11 | 11:58PM 1.05 | 12:38PM 1.17 | 1:24AM 1.27 | 1:36PM 1.38 | 2:02AM 1.52 | 2:15PM 1.58 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:13PM 0.02 | 10:31AM 0.06 | 10:37PM 0.00 | 10:54AM 0.06 | 11:00PM 0.03 | 11:17AM 0.10 | 11:23PM 0.10 | 11:39AM 0.16 | 11:45PM 0.19 | 12:03PM 0.26 | 12:09AM 0.31 | 12:27PM 0.39 | 12:33AM 0.45 | 12:57PM 0.54 | 1:03AM 0.61 | 1:41PM 0.71 | 1:57AM 0.79 | 4:23PM 0.83 | 6:07AM 0.83 | 7:03PM 0.68 | 7:29AM 0.63 | 7:46PM 0.47 | 8:09AM 0.41 | |||||||||||||
Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wed 26 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:12 | - | - | 6:10 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:08 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:06 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:04 | - | - | 6:02 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 5:59 |
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Rain (mm) | 6 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 27 |
| Feels °C (?) | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 27 | 29 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the ENE by Sun afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 21°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Mon night, strong winds from the NE by Wed afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 22°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat night). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 21°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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