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Barbel Point surf Forecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa
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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 (Apr 25) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Barbel Point in the next 12 days are 2.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 01) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 28) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Thu 25th Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Tue 30th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Wed 1st May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barbel Point over the next 12 days.
Thu 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tue 07 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 |
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| Energy (?) | 461 | 522 | 198 | 151 | 186 | 229 | 659 | 627 | 372 | 325 | 434 | 431 | 394 | 253 | 1038 | 1422 | 1346 | 1057 | 874 | 650 | 451 | 736 | 546 | 403 | 173 | 440 | 518 | 411 | 184 | 92 | 59 | 18 | 28 | 341 | 186 | 205 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | cross- off | off | cross | cross | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | on | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | on | on | on | off | cross- on | cross | glass | glass | cross- off | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:31PM 1.52 | 4:41AM 1.61 | 4:59PM 1.47 | 5:10AM 1.54 | 5:30PM 1.41 | 5:41AM 1.46 | 6:05PM 1.31 | 6:19AM 1.34 | 6:52PM 1.21 | 7:10AM 1.21 | 8:05PM 1.11 | 8:37AM 1.09 | 10:07PM 1.11 | 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 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:30PM 0.13 | 10:53AM 0.11 | 10:58PM 0.19 | 11:23AM 0.17 | 11:30PM 0.26 | 11:57AM 0.26 | 12:07AM 0.37 | 12:39PM 0.37 | 12:56AM 0.49 | 1:39PM 0.48 | 2:17AM 0.61 | 3:15PM 0.55 | 4:30AM 0.63 | 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 | |||||||||||||
Thu 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tue 07 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 |
| Sunset | 5:32 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 1 | 4 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 22 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 28 | 29 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 29 | 30 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 20 |
| Feels °C (?) | 20 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 27 | 28 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 26 | 28 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 22 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 17 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Sun afternoon, light winds from the W by Tue morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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