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Cave Rock surf Forecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Friday 19 Apr 2024 SAST
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Cave Rock surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Cave Rock sea temperature is 23.3°C (Statistics for 19 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 24.8 °C max: 25.8 °C min: 23.7 °C)
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Cave Rock surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Cave Rock sea temperature is 23.3°C (Statistics for 19 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 24.8 °C max: 25.8 °C min: 23.7 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cave Rock this week:

The surf forecast for Cave Rock over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 19) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cave Rock in the next 12 days are 1.6m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 24) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 24) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Fri 19th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 24th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 17s
Most Powerful 5AM (Wed 24th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cave Rock over the next 12 days.

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Fri
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wed
01
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
E
0.8
E
0.7
E
0.6
E
0.9
E
0.7
E
0.5
S
0.8
S
0.7
S
0.8
S
1.1
E
1.1
E
0.5
S
1.5
S
1.6
S
1.4
S
1.2
S
1
S
1
S
0.8
S
0.7
S
1.4
SSW
0.6
S
1.6
S
1.8
S
2.1
SSE
1.6
SSE
2.2
SE
1.3
E
1.2
E
1.1
E
1.2
E
1.3
E
1.6
E
1.3
E
0.6
E
Period(s) (?)9888881513111177191816161414131212711109899999887710
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)14690644510063115206121155127113179135713069546103613451901361868446454457541373627022518520422426916768
Wind
(km/h)
5
SE
10
N
15
NE
15
NE
20
SW
20
S
10
SE
15
NNE
5
NE
10
E
15
ENE
25
NE
25
NE
25
NNE
25
NE
25
NE
20
SSW
15
SSW
20
SSW
35
SW
30
SW
35
SW
30
SW
25
SSW
25
S
10
WNW
5
SE
15
S
10
W
25
SW
40
SSW
25
SW
25
SSW
20
S
10
WSW
15
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
off
crosscrosscrosscross-
on
oncross-
off
crosscross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
offglasscross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:09AM
1.68
2:23PM
1.64
2:34AM
1.81
2:49PM
1.75
3:00AM
1.90
3:14PM
1.82
3:25AM
1.97
3:39PM
1.87
3:51AM
2.00
4:04PM
1.89
4:17AM
1.99
4:31PM
1.88
4:44AM
1.94
4:59PM
1.83
5:12AM
1.86
5:30PM
1.76
5:42AM
1.75
6:05PM
1.66
6:18AM
1.62
6:50PM
1.55
7:07AM
1.46
8:00PM
1.43
8:32AM
1.33
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:57PM
0.61
8:22AM
0.52
8:24PM
0.48
8:46AM
0.41
8:50PM
0.38
9:11AM
0.32
9:15PM
0.30
9:36AM
0.27
9:41PM
0.26
10:01AM
0.24
10:07PM
0.25
10:27AM
0.25
10:34PM
0.28
10:54AM
0.29
11:02PM
0.35
11:22AM
0.36
11:34PM
0.44
11:55AM
0.46
12:11AM
0.57
12:33PM
0.57
12:59AM
0.71
1:28PM
0.70
2:21AM
0.84
Fri
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wed
01
Sunrise--6:18--6:18--6:18--6:20--6:20--6:20--6:20--6:22--6:22--6:22--6:24--6:24
Sunset5:30--5:30--5:29--5:28--5:27--5:25--5:25--5:24--5:23--5:22--5:22--5:21--
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Rain (mm)
--------2-9--------8712-------------
Temp. °C232225252324242322232322222222242322222118181820211819201923242022222021
Feels °C (?)252524252724252525252520202120222622222113131314151518181719191519192020

Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Thu night, calm by Sun morning).

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Mon afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Tue night).

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Information about the Cave Rock Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Cave Rock provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Cave Rock can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cave Rock 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 (Cave Rock) 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 Cave Rock 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 Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast? If you are looking for accommodation near Cave Rock, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast, consider staying in Durban which is 6 km (4 miles) away. Other places in and around Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Glenwood which is 8 km (5 miles) away, Umlazi, Kwamashu and Umhlanga.

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