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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 am Sunday 13 Apr 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 Sunday (Apr 13) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s is also forecast. Another secondary swell of 1.4m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Thompsons Bay in the next 12 days are 1.9m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 17) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 19) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 13th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 17th Apr) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Thu 17th Apr) | 6ft (1.9m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Thompsons Bay over the next 12 days.
Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 11 |
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| Energy (?) | 108 | 104 | 204 | 378 | 372 | 227 | 344 | 308 | 328 | 210 | 419 | 413 | 1872 | 1904 | 1200 | 714 | 849 | 494 | 233 | 328 | 321 | 269 | 270 | 166 | 237 | 248 | 231 | 208 | 273 | 333 | 225 | 165 | 141 | 115 | 98 | 112 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | glass | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:06PM 1.80 | 4:17AM 1.89 | 4:30PM 1.79 | 4:40AM 1.85 | 4:54PM 1.74 | 5:04AM 1.78 | 5:18PM 1.67 | 5:29AM 1.69 | 5:44PM 1.57 | 5:55AM 1.57 | 6:14PM 1.44 | 6:27AM 1.44 | 6:53PM 1.30 | 7:12AM 1.30 | 8:05PM 1.17 | 8:49AM 1.16 | 10:48PM 1.17 | 11:31AM 1.19 | 12:26AM 1.35 | 12:47PM 1.35 | 1:16AM 1.57 | 1:35PM 1.53 | 1:57AM 1.78 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:01AM 0.08 | 10:06PM 0.08 | 10:25AM 0.07 | 10:31PM 0.10 | 10:48AM 0.10 | 10:55PM 0.15 | 11:13AM 0.17 | 11:20PM 0.23 | 11:39AM 0.26 | 11:47PM 0.34 | 12:08PM 0.37 | 12:18AM 0.48 | 12:45PM 0.51 | 12:59AM 0.63 | 1:43PM 0.65 | 2:20AM 0.78 | 3:44PM 0.74 | 5:09AM 0.78 | 5:50PM 0.64 | 6:41AM 0.60 | 6:53PM 0.47 | 7:31AM 0.39 | 7:37PM 0.29 | |||||||||||||
Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:38 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:34 | - | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:27 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | 1 | 24 | 2 | 14 | 44 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6 | 5 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 25 | 21 | 23 | 26 | 22 | 24 | 27 | 23 |
| Feels °C (?) | 28 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 18 | 22 | 25 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 21 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 85mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Sun morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Mon afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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