Location & Surroundings
Buffelsbaai is a bay in Western Cape, South Africa. The nearest larger town is Knysna, 8 km to the northeast. The national capital Pretoria is about 1055 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Knysna N.W., 9 km away.
Also known as: Buffalo Bay · Buffalo Baai
Overview
Buffelsbaai is village in the Western Cape, South Africa.
It is located in Knysna Local Municipality, South Africa.
Also known as: Buffels Bay
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Basic Data
- Country South Africa
- Located in Knysna Local Municipality
- Type bay (BAY)
- a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
Geography
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Coordinates
34° 5' 1" S, 22° 58' 53" E
- Elevation DEM: -9999 m
- Timezone Africa/Johannesburg
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 6 p/km²
- Built-up 1.3%
- Settlement Water
- Currency Rand (ZAR)
- Phone Prefix +27
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:06
- Sunrise 05:50
- Sunset 18:39
- Day length 12 h 49 min
Other bays nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Buffelsbaai
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Buffelsbaai, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.8 to 20.4 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 784 W/m2.
Temperature
15.8 C
Wind
1.5 m/s NW (312 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,014.4 hPa
Clouds
5 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 15.8 | 1.5 | 312 | 86 | 1,014.4 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.8 | 3.4 | 266 | 80 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 62.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.4 | 3.4 | 195 | 70 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 783.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.1 | 2.9 | 58 | 95 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 320.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.0 | 2.0 | 314 | 87 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.2 | 4.2 | 262 | 78 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 53.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.1 | 1.1 | 217 | 66 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 766.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.4 | 2.1 | 60 | 76 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 261.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 15.0 | 1.6 | 297 | 87 | 1,017.0 | 0.19 / 0.19 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.1 | 2.6 | 246 | 88 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 100 | 17.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.1 | 1.7 | 163 | 81 | 1,019.1 | 0.31 / 0.37 | 97 | 288.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.3 | 3.1 | 107 | 86 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 99 | 193.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 15.3 | 2.1 | 99 | 91 | 1,016.9 | 0.05 / 0.09 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-11 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Buffelsbaai?
Now 15.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.8 to 20.4 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 784 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Buffelsbaai today?
Sunrise around 05:50 and sunset around 18:39 (local time). Day length about 12h 49m.
What is the local time in Buffelsbaai?
Local time is 12:06. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Buffelsbaai?
Buffelsbaai is a bay.
What is the elevation of Buffelsbaai?
DEM -9,999 m.
Where is Buffelsbaai located?
It is at -34.08366, 22.98133 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Buffelsbaai in?
It is in South Africa.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)
- Wikimedia Commons Wikimedia Commons
- Commons category Buffelsbaai