The Heads: weather statistics and wind history

34.0793° S, 23.0588° E

19.04.2026 (Sunday)

Dangerous wave for beginners/intermediates (3.1 m)
Strong wind – choppy waves (9.4 m/s)

20.04.2026 (Monday)

Dangerous wave for beginners/intermediates (3.7 m)
Strong wind – choppy waves (9.9 m/s)

21.04.2026 (Tuesday)

Dangerous wave for beginners/intermediates (4.3 m)
Strong wind – choppy waves (8.3 m/s)

22.04.2026 (Wednesday)

Dangerous wave for beginners/intermediates (4.7 m)
Moderate wind (5.9 m/s)

23.04.2026 (Thursday)

Dangerous wave for beginners/intermediates (4.2 m)
Strong wind – choppy waves (9.1 m/s)

24.04.2026 (Friday)

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The Heads Knysna Wind forecast

Wind direction is West, wind speed varies between 4.5 and 20.1 mph with gusts up to 35.7 mph. The sky is clear with a chance of rain 0%.
Wind and wave weather forecast for The Heads , South Africa contains detailed information about local wind speed, direction, and gusts. Wave forecast includes wave height and period.
These forecasts for The Heads are based on the GFS model and were created for windsurfing, kitesurfing, sailing and other extreme sports activities. All data updates 4 times a day. Predictions are available in steps from 1 to 3 hours for up to 10 days.
Use professional weather parameters: wind barbs, weather fronts, isobars, and others. Study weather history for the past 14 years (2012-2026). Create sailing, hiking and biking routes with weather in each point.
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