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    Icon Global 1
    UKMO Global 10
    DWD ICON Global 11
    GFS GRAPES 13
    GFS global 13
    BOM ACCESS 15
    GEM Global 15
    ECMWF IFS 25
    GFS GraphCast 25
    ECMWF AIFS 28
    ECMWF IFS 44
    JMA gSM 55
    MF Arpege 55
    Model Icon Global 11 km run: 15/06 18:00 GFS 13 km run: 15/06 18:00
    Date
    Optimal
    Mo
    16
    8h
    Mo
    16
    9h
    Mo
    16
    10h
    Mo
    16
    11h
    Mo
    16
    12h
    Mo
    16
    13h
    Mo
    16
    14h
    Mo
    16
    15h
    Mo
    16
    16h
    Mo
    16
    17h
    Tu
    17
    8h
    Tu
    17
    9h
    Tu
    17
    10h
    Tu
    17
    11h
    Tu
    17
    12h
    Tu
    17
    13h
    Tu
    17
    14h
    Tu
    17
    15h
    Tu
    17
    16h
    Tu
    17
    17h
    We
    18
    8h
    We
    18
    9h
    We
    18
    10h
    We
    18
    11h
    We
    18
    12h
    We
    18
    13h
    We
    18
    14h
    We
    18
    15h
    We
    18
    16h
    We
    18
    17h
    Th
    19
    8h
    Th
    19
    9h
    Th
    19
    10h
    Th
    19
    11h
    Th
    19
    12h
    Th
    19
    13h
    Th
    19
    14h
    Th
    19
    15h
    Th
    19
    16h
    Th
    19
    17h
    Fr
    20
    8h
    Fr
    20
    9h
    Fr
    20
    10h
    Fr
    20
    11h
    Fr
    20
    12h
    Fr
    20
    13h
    Fr
    20
    14h
    Fr
    20
    15h
    Fr
    20
    16h
    Fr
    20
    17h
    Sa
    21
    8h
    Sa
    21
    9h
    Sa
    21
    10h
    Sa
    21
    11h
    Sa
    21
    12h
    Sa
    21
    13h
    Sa
    21
    14h
    Sa
    21
    15h
    Sa
    21
    16h
    Sa
    21
    17h
    Su
    22
    8h
    Su
    22
    9h
    Su
    22
    10h
    Su
    22
    11h
    Su
    22
    12h
    Su
    22
    13h
    Su
    22
    14h
    Su
    22
    15h
    Su
    22
    16h
    Su
    22
    17h
    Mo
    23
    8h
    Mo
    23
    9h
    Mo
    23
    10h
    Mo
    23
    11h
    Mo
    23
    12h
    Mo
    23
    13h
    Mo
    23
    14h
    Mo
    23
    15h
    Mo
    23
    16h
    Mo
    23
    17h
    Tu
    24
    8h
    Tu
    24
    9h
    Tu
    24
    10h
    Tu
    24
    11h
    Tu
    24
    12h
    Tu
    24
    13h
    Tu
    24
    14h
    Tu
    24
    15h
    Tu
    24
    16h
    Tu
    24
    17h
    We
    25
    8h
    We
    25
    9h
    We
    25
    10h
    We
    25
    11h
    We
    25
    12h
    We
    25
    13h
    We
    25
    14h
    We
    25
    15h
    We
    25
    16h
    We
    25
    17h
    Th
    26
    8h
    Th
    26
    9h
    Th
    26
    10h
    Th
    26
    11h
    Th
    26
    12h
    Th
    26
    13h
    Th
    26
    14h
    Th
    26
    15h
    Th
    26
    16h
    Th
    26
    17h
    Fr
    27
    8h
    Fr
    27
    9h
    Fr
    27
    10h
    Fr
    27
    11h
    Fr
    27
    12h
    Fr
    27
    13h
    Fr
    27
    14h
    Fr
    27
    15h
    Fr
    27
    16h
    Fr
    27
    17h
    Sa
    28
    8h
    Sa
    28
    9h
    Sa
    28
    10h
    Sa
    28
    11h
    Sa
    28
    12h
    Sa
    28
    13h
    Sa
    28
    14h
    Sa
    28
    15h
    Sa
    28
    16h
    Sa
    28
    17h
    Su
    29
    8h
    Su
    29
    9h
    Su
    29
    10h
    Su
    29
    11h
    Su
    29
    12h
    Su
    29
    13h
    Su
    29
    14h
    Su
    29
    15h
    Su
    29
    16h
    Su
    29
    17h
    Mo
    30
    8h
    Mo
    30
    9h
    Mo
    30
    10h
    Mo
    30
    11h
    Mo
    30
    12h
    Mo
    30
    13h
    Mo
    30
    14h
    Mo
    30
    15h
    Mo
    30
    16h
    Mo
    30
    17h
    Wind Dir.
    Wind Spd. (kn) 3 4 5 6 8 7 7 7 7 7 3 4 7 9 11 12 12 12 11 11 3 2 3 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 14 14 14 5 5 5 5 5 6 6 5 5 4 4 5 6 7 7 8 9 8 7 7 9 10 12 13 14 16 15 12 9 9 6 6 6 6 5 5 4 4 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 4 11 12 14 15 15 16 17 18 20 21 8 8 9 10 11 12 12 12 11 10 10 10 11 12 13 14 15 14 13 11 4 5 5 6 7 8 9 9 8 8 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 11 11 11 12 12 13 12 8 3 1
    Gusts (kn) 9 11 11 12 16 16 15 16 15 15 10 10 14 20 23 25 25 25 25 24 15 13 13 15 16 16 15 15 15 15 23 26 29 32 33 35 37 36 35 34 15 15 16 16 15 14 13 13 13 13 17 18 19 21 22 24 25 24 22 21 27 29 32 34 37 39 42 36 29 23 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 4 3 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 14 16 19 22 24 26 28 30 31 33 19 18 17 16 16 16 16 15 14 14 18 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 18 17 8 9 9 10 9 9 9 8 8 8 17 16 15 14 13 11 9 9 9 10 15 18 20 22 23 23 23 19 14 10
    Wave Direction
    Wave Ht. (m) 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.7 1.7 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.9 1.9 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.6 2.6 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.4 2.4 2.3 2.3 2.3 1.9 2.0 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.5 2.4 2.3 2.3 2.2 2.1 2.0 2.0 1.9
    Wave Per. 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 10 10 10 10 10 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 11 11 11 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 12 12 11 11 11 11 11 10 10 10
    Wave Energy (Kj) 310 324 340 360 377 395 413 432 441 451 443 439 428 417 406 398 383 379 372 377 750 794 794 781 781 769 769 757 764 758 1.0k 981 942 913 876 841 800 767 729 692 373 384 408 441 472 517 561 618 669 722 1.0k 897 813 729 657 595 543 490 440 402
    Temp. (°C) 15 15 15 16 15 15 15 14 14 14 13 13 14 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 13 13 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 13 13 13 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 15 15 15 14 14 12 13 13 14 15 15 15 15 15 15 14 14 15 15 15 14 14 15 15 15 12 13 14 15 16 17 17 17 16 16 10 11 13 15 16 18 19 18 17 16 12 13 15 16 18 19 19 18 17 16 12 13 14 15 16 16 16 16 16 15 10 11 12 14 15 15 16 16 16 15 12 12 12 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 9 10 12 13 14 14 14 14 13 13 8 9 10 10 11 12 13 13 13 13
    Rain (mm) 0.2 0.3 0.3 0.2 0.1 0.1 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.4 0.4 0.4 2.8 2.8 2.8 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.2 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.3 0.3 0.3
    Cloud Cov. (%) 96 100 100 100 100 86 99 100 99 92 56 53 36 60 96 72 79 94 81 97 88 88 93 83 90 82 80 84 70 66 94 96 98 100 95 91 86 83 79 76 54 61 67 74 71 68 65 63 62 60 57 51 45 39 33 26 20 13 7 78 85 92 99 99 100 100 100 100 100 70 50 30 10 8 7 5 10 15 20 66 44 22 2 4 6 10 14 18 5 5 4 4 26 47 69 79 90 100 20 21 22 23 31 39 47 39 32 24 60 73 87 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 64 59 53 48 61 73 86 91 95 100 67 78 89 100 100 100 100 100 100 100
    Bellows - False Bay, South Africa Bellows is a powerful reef break located far out to sea, predominantly featuring left-hand waves but capable of breaking both directions. It requires a substantial swell of 2.4 to 3 meters to start working and can hold waves over 6 meters. The bottom consists of sharp rocks and coral, making it essential for surfers to be cautious of urchins and rips. This spot is one of South Africa's hidden gems, often overlooked due to its inaccessibility. Accessible only by boat, it lies near Seal Island, home to a large population of great white sharks. The best time to surf is during winter when swells are generated by storms. Despite its remoteness, Bellows can deliver perfect barrels on good days, but surfers should be wary of the local wildlife and unpredictable weather conditions. With minimal crowds, it offers a unique experience for adventurous surfers seeking solitude and thrilling waves. Always check tide and sea reports before heading out.
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    Created 22 Dec 2024 by Kiteslave

    Optimal Wind Direction
    N NNE NE ENE WNW NW NNW

    Optimal Speed (kn)

    Optimal Wave Conditions
    ESE SE SSE S SSW SW WSW

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