Surf Forecasts:: South Africa

WaveCast South Africa South and SE Coast
1-5-2009 2:45 PM

Swell 8-Day Forecast
Data as of 1/5/2009, 2:45 PM
1/4/2009 11:00 AM - 1/11/2009 11:00 PM

1/4/20091/5/20091/6/20091/7/20091/8/20091/9/20091/10/20091/11/2009
Dir: 105
Max: 7-9
Prd: 8
Dir: 106
Max: 7-9
Prd: 8
Dir: 96
Max: 6-7
Prd: 7
Dir: 92
Max: 6-7
Prd: 8
Dir: 246
Max: 9-10
Prd: 12
Dir: 246
Max: 9-11
Prd: 12
Dir: 228
Max: 5-6
Prd: 10
Dir: 213
Max: 4-5
Prd: 12


Forecast Based on WaveWatchIII Data Courtesy NOAA/NWS/NCEP Ocean Modeling Branch

Sunday, January the 4th: Swell will be coming in from 105 degrees with 7 to 9 foot surf with 8 second periods.

Monday, January the 5th: Swell energy is looking similar to yesterday. Swell will be coming in from 106 degrees with 7 to 9 foot surf with 8 second periods.

Tuesday, January the 6th: Look for a decrease in Swell energy from yesterday. Swell will be coming in from 96 degrees with 6 to 7 foot surf with 7 second periods.

Wednesday, January the 7th: Swell energy is looking similar to yesterday. Swell will be coming in from 92 degrees with 6 to 7 foot surf with 8 second periods.

Thursday, January the 8th: Our call is for an increase in Swell energy compared to yesterday. Swell will be coming in from 246 degrees with 9 to 10 foot surf with 12 second periods.

Friday, January the 9th: We're expecting an increase in Swell energy. Swell will be coming in from 246 degrees with 9 to 11 foot surf with 12 second periods.

Saturday, January the 10th: We're expecting a decrease in Swell energy. Swell will be coming in from 228 degrees with 5 to 6 foot surf with 10 second periods.

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