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Barbel Point surf Forecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Thursday 02 May 2024 SAST
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Barbel Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Barbel Point sea temperature is 22.4°C (Statistics for 02 May 1981-2005 - mean: 23.0 °C max: 24.6 °C min: 21.5 °C)
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Barbel Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Barbel Point sea temperature is 22.4°C (Statistics for 02 May 1981-2005 - mean: 23.0 °C max: 24.6 °C min: 21.5 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Barbel Point this week:

The surf forecast for Barbel Point over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 02) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Barbel Point in the next 12 days are 1.8m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 02) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 8s period and expected on Saturday (May 04) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 2nd May)5ft (1.5m) 11s
Best Surf 2PM (Mon 6th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 15s
Most Powerful 2PM (Thu 2nd May)6ft (1.8m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barbel Point over the next 12 days.

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Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7
S
1.8
S
1.5
S
1
S
0.8
S
1.1
S
1.1
S
1
S
1.9
SW
0.7
S
0.6
S
0.5
S
0.6
SSW
1.2
SW
1
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SSW
1
SW
0.9
SSW
1.1
SW
1
SW
1.1
SW
0.9
SSW
0.7
SW
0.6
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
2
SW
2.3
SW
2.3
SW
3
SSW
3.5
S
2.5
SSE
2.4
SSE
Period(s) (?)11111010111413138111110131413131615141413131212121414131278810101010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)67371645820414146741732447012185551206143421963304243624823523882731441142803311281243427246941923215314221124
Wind
(km/h)
20
ENE
20
NE
15
NNE
25
NE
30
NE
15
NNE
15
N
5
SSW
15
WSW
5
E
20
NE
10
NNW
15
SSW
5
S
5
WNW
15
ENE
20
NE
5
WSW
30
SW
20
SSW
5
ENE
25
ENE
30
NE
20
NNE
15
NNE
20
NE
15
N
25
SW
20
SSW
25
WSW
30
SW
20
SW
10
NW
10
ENE
10
E
10
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononononononcross-
on
offoffglassoncross-
on
offglasscross-
off
ononcross-
off
offoffglassonononononcross-
on
offoffoffoffoffcrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:47AM
1.08
11:48PM
1.23
12:16PM
1.18
12:49AM
1.41
1:14PM
1.31
1:36AM
1.57
2:00PM
1.43
2:17AM
1.70
2:40PM
1.52
2:56AM
1.77
3:19PM
1.58
3:33AM
1.78
3:55PM
1.59
4:10AM
1.73
4:32PM
1.57
4:46AM
1.64
5:08PM
1.50
5:21AM
1.51
5:45PM
1.40
5:57AM
1.37
6:26PM
1.29
6:35AM
1.23
7:15PM
1.18
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:07PM
0.51
6:11AM
0.50
6:21PM
0.40
7:11AM
0.33
7:14PM
0.27
7:56AM
0.18
7:58PM
0.15
8:36AM
0.06
8:38PM
0.07
9:13AM
-0.01
9:17PM
0.03
9:49AM
-0.02
9:55PM
0.04
10:23AM
0.02
10:32PM
0.09
10:58AM
0.09
11:09PM
0.19
11:32AM
0.19
11:47PM
0.31
12:09PM
0.31
12:28AM
0.45
12:50PM
0.43
1:18AM
0.58
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Sunrise6:39--6:41--6:41--6:41--6:43--6:43--6:43--6:45--6:46--6:46--6:47--6:48--
Sunset-5:25--5:24--5:23--5:22--5:22--5:21--5:20--5:20--5:19--5:17--5:16--5:16-
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Rain (mm)
--------------------31--------------
Temp. °C222421262724353021212222262420252525222221222221323328272220182017192019
Feels °C (?)222321222420323017211919242222252523191921201819293125242015121517181919

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 35°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 33°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sat night, calm by Sun night).

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Information about the Barbel Point Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Barbel Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Barbel Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Barbel Point 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 (Barbel Point) 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 Barbel Point 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.

Barbel Point is 46 km (29 miles) from the city of Butterworth. If you plan a holiday in Eastern Cape - Wild Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Butterworth. Butterworth has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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