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Hell surf Forecast / West Coast / South Africa
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hell this week:
The surf forecast for Hell over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 20) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hell in the next 12 days are 2.1m 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 1.1m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 25) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sat 20th Apr) | 6ft (1.9m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sat 20th Apr) | 6ft (1.9m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Tue 23rd Apr) | 7ft (2.1m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hell over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 11 |
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| Energy (?) | 1347 | 1269 | 851 | 531 | 463 | 272 | 617 | 556 | 434 | 807 | 2033 | 1822 | 1280 | 922 | 722 | 500 | 1000 | 926 | 800 | 651 | 575 | 532 | 595 | 754 | 1169 | 1212 | 886 | 656 | 553 | 357 | 281 | 278 | 192 | 121 | 123 | 343 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | off | glass | cross | off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | off | cross- off | cross- on | off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:45PM 1.34 | 1:53AM 1.49 | 2:14PM 1.42 | 2:20AM 1.55 | 2:42PM 1.47 | 2:48AM 1.59 | 3:10PM 1.50 | 3:16AM 1.60 | 3:39PM 1.51 | 3:45AM 1.58 | 4:09PM 1.49 | 4:15AM 1.53 | 4:40PM 1.44 | 4:47AM 1.47 | 5:15PM 1.37 | 5:23AM 1.39 | 5:57PM 1.29 | 6:09AM 1.29 | 6:54PM 1.22 | 7:13AM 1.19 | 8:14PM 1.18 | 8:46AM 1.13 | 9:48PM 1.21 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:49PM 0.33 | 8:14AM 0.22 | 8:17PM 0.27 | 8:40AM 0.16 | 8:44PM 0.23 | 9:06AM 0.12 | 9:11PM 0.21 | 9:32AM 0.11 | 9:39PM 0.22 | 9:59AM 0.12 | 10:07PM 0.24 | 10:28AM 0.16 | 10:38PM 0.29 | 11:01AM 0.23 | 11:12PM 0.36 | 11:38AM 0.30 | 11:55PM 0.45 | 12:26PM 0.40 | 12:54AM 0.54 | 1:32PM 0.48 | 2:24AM 0.59 | 3:05PM 0.52 | 4:14AM 0.54 | |||||||||||||
Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:17 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:14 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:12 | - | - | 6:10 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:08 | - | - | 6:07 | - |
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| Temp. °C | 14 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 23 | 25 | 19 | 27 | 27 | 22 | 29 | 28 | 23 | 30 | 27 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 |
| Feels °C (?) | 14 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 24 | 22 | 18 | 25 | 20 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 16 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, strong winds from the S by Thu night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the N on Mon night, calm by Wed afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Hell Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Hell provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Hell can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Hell 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 (Hell) 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 Hell 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.
Hell is 34 km (21 miles) from the city of Saldanha. If you plan a holiday in West Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Saldanha. Saldanha has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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