Surf Forecasts:: South Africa

WaveCast South Africa South and SE Coast
7-19-2008 2:45 PM

Swell 8-Day Forecast
Data as of 7/19/2008, 2:45 PM
7/18/2008 11:00 AM - 7/25/2008 11:00 PM

7/18/20087/19/20087/20/20087/21/20087/22/20087/23/20087/24/20087/25/2008
Dir: 214
Max: 6-7
Prd: 12
Dir: 240
Max: 6-7
Prd: 12
Dir: 236
Max: 14-16
Prd: 15
Dir: 236
Max: 15-17
Prd: 14
Dir: 233
Max: 13-15
Prd: 13
Dir: 238
Max: 10-12
Prd: 12
Dir: 234
Max: 9-11
Prd: 14
Dir: 220
Max: 18-22
Prd: 15


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

Friday, July the 18th: Swell will be coming in from 214 degrees with 6 to 7 foot surf with 12 second periods.

Saturday, July the 19th: Swell energy is looking similar to yesterday. Swell will be coming in from 240 degrees with 6 to 7 foot surf with 12 second periods.

Sunday, July the 20th: Our call is for an increase in Swell energy compared to yesterday. Swell will be coming in from 236 degrees with 14 to 16 foot surf with 15 second periods.

Monday, July the 21st: We're expecting an increase in Swell energy. Swell will be coming in from 236 degrees with 15 to 17 foot surf with 14 second periods.

Tuesday, July the 22nd: Look for a decrease in Swell energy from yesterday. Swell will be coming in from 233 degrees with 13 to 15 foot surf with 13 second periods.

Wednesday, July the 23rd: We're expecting a decrease in Swell energy. Swell will be coming in from 238 degrees with 10 to 12 foot surf with 12 second periods.

Thursday, July the 24th: Look for a decrease in Swell energy from yesterday. Swell will be coming in from 234 degrees with 9 to 11 foot surf with 14 second periods.

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