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Boneyards surf Forecast / Cape Town / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 18 Apr 2024 SAST
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Boneyards surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Boneyards sea temperature is 13.0°C (Statistics for 18 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 18.0 °C max: 19.7 °C min: 16.4 °C)
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Boneyards surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Boneyards sea temperature is 13.0°C (Statistics for 18 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 18.0 °C max: 19.7 °C min: 16.4 °C)


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 TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Thu 18th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s
Best Surf11AM (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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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
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.3
WSW
2
WSW
1.9
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.4
SW
1.1
SW
1
S
1.2
W
1.4
W
1.4
W
2.5
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.3
SSW
2
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.3
SSW
1
SSW
2.3
SSW
2.3
SSW
2.4
SSW
1.9
SSW
0.8
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.9
SW
1.1
SW
1.2
SW
1
SW
1.1
SW
1
SW
1
SW
1.1
SW
Period(s) (?)13131212151313131212111012111716141313121211910101014131313131211121212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)683411319361665142211627495313612333085194573459321621671377109474244423094911181202684236304234386488291288263272324
Wind
(km/h)
20
SSE
20
SE
10
SE
15
S
15
ESE
15
SE
25
SE
15
ESE
5
NNE
15
NNW
15
N
15
NNW
10
WNW
10
SE
5
NW
10
SW
10
S
5
SSW
15
S
10
SSE
5
SW
15
WSW
10
SSW
15
SSE
25
SSE
25
SE
20
SE
20
SE
30
SE
30
SE
30
SE
25
ESE
10
N
20
NNW
20
NNW
20
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offcrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
onoffglasscrosscross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
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
Sunset6:19--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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Rain (mm)
-----------------------------------1
Temp. °C181819191718191820211718181818181818181817181817181716171515171818171615
Feels °C (?)171619181616161519191616161919181719181717171716151213141110121616141511

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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