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Doughnuts Backreef Surf Forecast
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Doughnuts Backreef surf Forecast / Eastern Cape (S) / South Africa
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Doughnuts Backreef this week:
The surf forecast for Doughnuts Backreef over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 18) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Doughnuts Backreef in the next 12 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 23) 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 2.0m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 24) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Thu 18th Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 24th Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Tue 23rd Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Doughnuts Backreef over the next 12 days.
Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 16 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
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| Energy (?) | 258 | 489 | 437 | 424 | 309 | 232 | 202 | 668 | 827 | 634 | 551 | 423 | 441 | 239 | 166 | 1674 | 3972 | 3441 | 1966 | 1570 | 946 | 575 | 524 | 1882 | 2061 | 2770 | 1807 | 838 | 385 | 200 | 138 | 96 | 1524 | 1359 | 1045 | 822 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | glass | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:12PM 1.14 | 1:33AM 1.30 | 1:46PM 1.25 | 2:02AM 1.43 | 2:15PM 1.36 | 2:28AM 1.53 | 2:42PM 1.44 | 2:53AM 1.61 | 3:09PM 1.51 | 3:18AM 1.66 | 3:35PM 1.55 | 3:44AM 1.68 | 4:01PM 1.56 | 4:10AM 1.67 | 4:28PM 1.54 | 4:38AM 1.63 | 4:57PM 1.50 | 5:07AM 1.56 | 5:29PM 1.43 | 5:40AM 1.47 | 6:06PM 1.33 | 6:20AM 1.36 | 6:56PM 1.23 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:23PM 0.50 | 7:54AM 0.46 | 7:52PM 0.39 | 8:19AM 0.34 | 8:18PM 0.30 | 8:43AM 0.24 | 8:43PM 0.22 | 9:07AM 0.16 | 9:08PM 0.16 | 9:32AM 0.10 | 9:34PM 0.13 | 9:57AM 0.08 | 10:01PM 0.13 | 10:23AM 0.09 | 10:28PM 0.16 | 10:51AM 0.12 | 10:57PM 0.21 | 11:21AM 0.19 | 11:29PM 0.29 | 11:56AM 0.28 | 12:07AM 0.39 | 12:40PM 0.39 | 12:58AM 0.51 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:42 | - | - | 5:40 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:38 | - | - | 5:37 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 19 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Feels °C (?) | 16 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 24 | 24 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 24 | 20 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 18 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Mon morning, fresh winds from the E by Tue afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Doughnuts Backreef Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Doughnuts Backreef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Doughnuts Backreef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Doughnuts Backreef 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 (Doughnuts Backreef) 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 Doughnuts Backreef 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.
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