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Gonubie Reef (The Lefts) surf Forecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Thursday 18 Apr 2024 SAST
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Gonubie Reef (The Lefts) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Gonubie Reef (The Lefts) sea temperature is 19.3°C (Statistics for 18 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 23.2 °C max: 24.6 °C min: 22.3 °C)
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Gonubie Reef (The Lefts) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Gonubie Reef (The Lefts) sea temperature is 19.3°C (Statistics for 18 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 23.2 °C max: 24.6 °C min: 22.3 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Gonubie Reef (The Lefts) this week:

The surf forecast for Gonubie Reef (The Lefts) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 18) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Gonubie Reef (The Lefts) in the next 12 days are 2.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 24) 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 2.3m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 24) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Thu 18th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 24th Apr)7ft (2.2m) 16s
Most Powerful 5AM (Wed 24th Apr)7ft (2.2m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Gonubie Reef (The Lefts) over the next 12 days.

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Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
E
1
E
0.5
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.6
E
0.4
SW
0.7
E
0.4
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.8
S
0.8
S
0.8
S
2
SSW
1.9
SW
1.9
SW
1.4
S
2.1
S
1.9
S
1.7
S
1.4
S
1.2
S
1
S
1.6
SW
1.3
SSW
1.6
S
1.8
S
1.8
SSE
1.7
SSE
1.5
SSE
1.4
SE
0.8
SSE
2.3
E
2.4
E
2
E
1.6
E
Period(s) (?)8814131391281213131211889191716151413128889999888898
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)114117118959556356949181202180154483475525139424461705121271448829235523728353957746433125678609781595364
Wind
(km/h)
10
SSW
15
SSW
10
W
5
ESE
10
ENE
10
NNE
25
SW
20
SSW
10
WSW
10
ENE
25
ENE
20
NE
0
E
5
SSE
5
E
20
E
20
ENE
15
NE
15
NE
5
SE
15
WSW
15
SW
15
SSW
15
WSW
10
WSW
10
S
10
NE
20
NE
25
ENE
15
NE
20
NE
25
NE
15
W
15
SSW
20
SW
15
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscrossglasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrossglasscross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:19PM
1.10
1:41AM
1.27
1:52PM
1.22
2:08AM
1.39
2:20PM
1.32
2:33AM
1.49
2:47PM
1.41
2:58AM
1.58
3:12PM
1.47
3:23AM
1.63
3:38PM
1.51
3:48AM
1.65
4:04PM
1.52
4:13AM
1.64
4:31PM
1.51
4:40AM
1.60
4:59PM
1.47
5:09AM
1.54
5:29PM
1.40
5:41AM
1.45
6:05PM
1.31
6:19AM
1.34
6:53PM
1.20
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:23PM
0.49
7:56AM
0.46
7:53PM
0.38
8:21AM
0.34
8:19PM
0.29
8:45AM
0.24
8:44PM
0.21
9:09AM
0.16
9:10PM
0.15
9:34AM
0.10
9:36PM
0.12
9:59AM
0.07
10:02PM
0.12
10:25AM
0.08
10:29PM
0.14
10:52AM
0.12
10:58PM
0.19
11:22AM
0.18
11:29PM
0.27
11:57AM
0.27
12:06AM
0.38
12:39PM
0.38
12:56AM
0.50
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Sunrise6:31--6:31--6:33--6:33--6:33--6:35--6:35--6:35--6:37--6:37--6:37--6:39--
Sunset-5:40--5:39--5:38--5:37--5:37--5:36--5:34--5:32--5:31--5:30--5:30--5:29-
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Rain (mm)
-------13-----842------------------2
Temp. °C262420242420252421202220242322222221252620212220192119222421252622232321
Feels °C (?)272421262521242421202018262424212120252721202120172019202120242523222221

Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the Gonubie Reef (The Lefts) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Gonubie Reef (The Lefts) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Gonubie Reef (The Lefts) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Gonubie Reef (The Lefts) 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 (Gonubie Reef (The Lefts)) 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 Gonubie Reef (The Lefts) 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 Eastern Cape - Wild Coast? If you are looking for accommodation near Gonubie Reef (The Lefts), camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Eastern Cape - Wild Coast, consider staying in East London which is 26 km (16 miles) away. Other places in and around Eastern Cape - Wild Coast where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Butterworth which is 58 km (36 miles) away, Stutterheim and Bisho.

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