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Baileys Cottage Reef surf Forecast / Cape Town / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Friday 26 Apr 2024 SAST
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Today's Baileys Cottage Reef sea temperature is 13.3°C (Statistics for 26 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 17.7 °C max: 19.2 °C min: 16.3 °C)
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Today's Baileys Cottage Reef sea temperature is 13.3°C (Statistics for 26 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 17.7 °C max: 19.2 °C min: 16.3 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Baileys Cottage Reef this week:

The surf forecast for Baileys Cottage Reef over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 27) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Baileys Cottage Reef in the next 12 days are 1.4m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 27) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 10s period and expected on Friday (May 03) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Sat 27th Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 28th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 27th Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Baileys Cottage Reef over the next 12 days.

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Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wed
08
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
SW
1.4
SW
1.3
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1
SW
0.9
SW
0.8
SW
0.7
SW
0.6
SW
1.3
WSW
1.4
WSW
1.4
WSW
1.4
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.1
WSW
1
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.4
SW
0.5
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.7
WSW
0.4
S
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.6
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
2.5
WSW
2.4
WSW
2.3
WSW
2.1
WSW
2.3
WSW
2.2
SW
Period(s) (?)151615141515141413131111111112111110101013121211121313141313121112121212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)6779766955295744183412211711014274694784784382602181571481574686186126425856125299295171514911351113815361415
Wind
(km/h)
30
ESE
15
SE
15
ESE
10
N
15
N
20
NW
15
NNW
20
N
20
NW
15
NNW
15
NNW
20
NW
15
N
15
NNW
10
W
15
SE
5
ESE
10
SSE
10
N
5
W
10
SW
5
NNW
10
NW
10
WSW
10
SSE
5
NE
10
S
5
ESE
10
SSE
15
SSW
10
SE
10
SSE
10
SSE
0
NNW
10
NW
15
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onononcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
onglasscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crossoffoffcross-
off
onglasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
glassoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:45AM
1.42
5:12PM
1.31
5:21AM
1.34
5:54PM
1.24
6:05AM
1.24
6:49PM
1.16
7:06AM
1.15
8:09PM
1.12
8:39AM
1.08
9:46PM
1.15
10:22AM
1.10
11:05PM
1.26
11:39AM
1.20
12:04AM
1.41
12:37PM
1.31
12:53AM
1.54
1:26PM
1.42
1:37AM
1.64
2:10PM
1.50
2:20AM
1.69
2:51PM
1.54
3:01AM
1.69
3:31PM
1.54
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:36PM
0.27
11:00AM
0.21
11:10PM
0.34
11:38AM
0.28
11:53PM
0.42
12:26PM
0.37
12:51AM
0.51
1:32PM
0.45
2:22AM
0.57
3:05PM
0.49
4:13AM
0.52
4:37PM
0.45
5:34AM
0.39
5:46PM
0.35
6:32AM
0.23
6:40PM
0.25
7:20AM
0.09
7:27PM
0.17
8:03AM
-0.01
8:10PM
0.11
8:43AM
-0.06
8:52PM
0.08
9:23AM
-0.05
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wed
08
Sunrise-7:18--7:18--7:18--7:20--7:20--7:22--7:22--7:22--7:24--7:24--7:26--7:26-
Sunset--6:07--6:07--6:06--6:05--6:04--6:02--6:01--6:00--6:00--5:59--5:58--5:58
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C181925212019161720171718161719182024252121191819171821161719161719171819
Feels °C (?)121623191817141417141515141417181922241820191818171719151618161618171718

Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Fri night, calm by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu night, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the Baileys Cottage Reef Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Baileys Cottage Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Baileys Cottage Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Baileys Cottage Reef surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Baileys Cottage Reef) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Baileys Cottage Reef may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in Cape Town? If you are looking for accommodation near Baileys Reef, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Cape Town, consider staying in Cape Town which is 20 km (12 miles) away. Other places in and around Cape Town where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Bellville which is 28 km (17 miles) away, Robben Island, Kayamnandi and Stellenbosch.

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