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Bay of Plenty surf Forecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Wednesday 24 Apr 2024 SAST
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Bay of Plenty surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Bay of Plenty sea temperature is 23.2°C (Statistics for 24 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 24.5 °C max: 25.5 °C min: 23.1 °C)
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Bay of Plenty surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Bay of Plenty sea temperature is 23.2°C (Statistics for 24 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 24.5 °C max: 25.5 °C min: 23.1 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bay of Plenty this week:

The surf forecast for Bay of Plenty over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 24) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bay of Plenty in the next 12 days are 1.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 24) 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 0.6m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 25) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Wed 24th Apr)5ft (1.5m) 15s
Best Surf 8PM (Wed 24th Apr)5ft (1.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 24th Apr)5ft (1.5m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bay of Plenty over the next 12 days.

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Wed
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Mon
06
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
S
1.3
S
1.2
S
1.1
S
1
S
0.9
S
1.5
S
0.6
S
1.2
SSE
1.1
S
1.1
SSE
0.8
SSE
1.8
ENE
2.3
NE
1.4
ENE
2
ENE
1.9
NE
1.2
ENE
0.4
S
1
S
1.3
S
1.3
S
1.3
S
1.3
S
1.3
S
1.4
S
1.1
S
1.1
S
0.9
S
0.9
S
0.9
SSE
2.1
NE
1.2
ENE
0.6
SSE
0.8
ENE
0.6
SSE
Period(s) (?)1615141313126117888677778211716151615141312121112127811716
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)125772354542732423217384147157184922294942034173941731405808647808437266686103473391982132404441659354201
Wind
(km/h)
20
NE
0
NNE
15
S
15
S
15
SW
25
SSW
30
SSW
15
S
10
S
10
E
10
N
30
NE
30
NE
15
NNE
20
NE
10
NE
5
NW
15
S
10
SSW
5
NNW
15
NE
20
NE
20
SW
10
SSE
10
SSE
5
WNW
15
NE
15
NE
5
NNW
15
NE
20
NE
10
N
25
S
25
SSW
5
WSW
15
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
glasscrosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
offcross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
offcross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:04PM
1.89
4:17AM
1.99
4:31PM
1.88
4:44AM
1.94
4:59PM
1.83
5:12AM
1.86
5:30PM
1.76
5:42AM
1.75
6:05PM
1.66
6:18AM
1.62
6:50PM
1.55
7:07AM
1.46
8:00PM
1.43
8:32AM
1.33
9:58PM
1.39
10:48AM
1.32
11:46PM
1.50
12:19PM
1.45
12:50AM
1.67
1:15PM
1.62
1:38AM
1.84
2:00PM
1.78
2:19AM
1.97
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:07PM
0.25
10:27AM
0.25
10:34PM
0.28
10:54AM
0.29
11:02PM
0.35
11:22AM
0.36
11:34PM
0.44
11:55AM
0.46
12:11AM
0.57
12:33PM
0.57
12:59AM
0.71
1:28PM
0.70
2:21AM
0.84
3:05PM
0.80
4:37AM
0.85
5:08PM
0.76
6:14AM
0.71
6:27PM
0.61
7:11AM
0.53
7:21PM
0.45
7:54AM
0.37
8:05PM
0.31
8:34AM
0.24
Wed
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Mon
06
Sunrise--6:20--6:20--6:22--6:22--6:22--6:24--6:24--6:24--6:26--6:26--6:26--6:26
Sunset5:27--5:25--5:24--5:23--5:22--5:22--5:21--5:20--5:19--5:17--5:17--5:16--
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Rain (mm)
--1-21-5----------------------------
Temp. °C242222232222222121212122232122242323242223242222222122232228282423232223
Feels °C (?)232424232319182020212017171720232423242523242423232322242425262321222222

Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the SSW by Fri afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon night).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the Bay of Plenty Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Bay of Plenty provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Bay of Plenty can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Bay of Plenty 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 (Bay of Plenty) 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 Bay of Plenty 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 Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast? If you are looking for accommodation near Bay of Plenty, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast, consider staying in Durban which is 6 km (4 miles) away. Other places in and around Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Glenwood which is 6 km (4 miles) away, Kwamashu, Umhlanga and Mount Edgecombe.

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