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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Boneyards this week:
The surf forecast for Boneyards over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 18) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Boneyards in the next 12 days are 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 23) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 21) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Thu 18th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Tue 23rd Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Tue 23rd Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Boneyards over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
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| Energy (?) | 683 | 411 | 319 | 361 | 665 | 1422 | 1162 | 749 | 531 | 361 | 233 | 308 | 519 | 457 | 3459 | 3216 | 2167 | 1377 | 1094 | 742 | 444 | 230 | 949 | 1118 | 1202 | 684 | 236 | 304 | 234 | 386 | 488 | 291 | 288 | 263 | 272 | 324 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | off | glass | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:56AM 1.24 | 1:15PM 1.19 | 1:26AM 1.34 | 1:45PM 1.27 | 1:53AM 1.42 | 2:13PM 1.34 | 2:20AM 1.48 | 2:41PM 1.40 | 2:47AM 1.52 | 3:09PM 1.43 | 3:15AM 1.53 | 3:38PM 1.43 | 3:43AM 1.52 | 4:07PM 1.41 | 4:13AM 1.48 | 4:38PM 1.37 | 4:45AM 1.42 | 5:12PM 1.31 | 5:21AM 1.34 | 5:54PM 1.23 | 6:05AM 1.24 | 6:49PM 1.16 | 7:07AM 1.14 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:45PM 0.46 | 7:18AM 0.39 | 7:19PM 0.38 | 7:47AM 0.30 | 7:47PM 0.31 | 8:13AM 0.21 | 8:15PM 0.25 | 8:39AM 0.15 | 8:42PM 0.22 | 9:05AM 0.11 | 9:09PM 0.20 | 9:32AM 0.10 | 9:37PM 0.20 | 9:59AM 0.11 | 10:05PM 0.23 | 10:28AM 0.15 | 10:36PM 0.28 | 11:00AM 0.21 | 11:10PM 0.34 | 11:38AM 0.29 | 11:53PM 0.43 | 12:26PM 0.37 | 12:52AM 0.51 | 1:33PM 0.45 | ||||||||||||
Thu 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tue 30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 |
| Sunset | 6:19 | - | - | 6:17 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:14 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:12 | - | - | 6:10 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:08 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - |
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| Temp. °C | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 |
| Feels °C (?) | 17 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 11 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Fri night). | Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun night, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Sun morning, light winds from the SE by Mon morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Boneyards Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Boneyards provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Boneyards can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Boneyards 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 (Boneyards) 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 Boneyards 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 Boneyards, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Cape Town, consider staying in Cape Town which is 26 km (16 miles) away. Other places in and around Cape Town where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Robben Island which is 37 km (23 miles) away, Bellville, Kayamnandi and Stellenbosch.
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