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Crayfish Factory surf Forecast / Cape Town / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Friday 26 Apr 2024 SAST
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Crayfish Factory surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Crayfish Factory sea temperature is 12.8°C (Statistics for 26 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 17.8 °C max: 19.3 °C min: 16.4 °C)
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Crayfish Factory surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Crayfish Factory sea temperature is 12.8°C (Statistics for 26 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 17.8 °C max: 19.3 °C min: 16.4 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Crayfish Factory this week:

The surf forecast for Crayfish Factory over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 27) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 18s. Another secondary swell of 3.0m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Crayfish Factory in the next 12 days are 2.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 27) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 28) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 27th Apr)6ft (1.8m) 14s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 28th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sat 27th Apr)7ft (2.1m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Crayfish Factory over the next 12 days.

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Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
SSE
1.8
SW
1.8
SW
2.1
SW
2
SW
1.7
SW
1.7
SW
1.6
SW
1.4
SW
1.2
SW
1
SW
0.7
SW
1.1
W
1.6
WSW
1.9
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.9
WSW
1.6
WSW
1
SSE
1.1
SSE
0.9
SSE
1.1
W
1.2
W
1.1
W
1.3
W
1.2
WSW
1.2
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.1
WSW
0.9
WSW
1
WSW
1
WSW
2
WSW
2.4
WSW
2.3
WSW
2
WSW
Period(s) (?)8161416151415141413131371010101111131211111012121112111111101211141413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)10231643140221751638115512461092802511330161107435684598769599345355198281284365472370404373303202218314904228018891269
Wind
(km/h)
50
SE
45
SE
45
ESE
25
ESE
20
ESE
15
N
20
N
25
NNW
25
N
25
N
25
NW
20
NNW
20
NNW
20
NW
20
N
20
NNW
10
WNW
15
SE
10
ESE
20
SE
10
E
5
ESE
15
ESE
10
NNE
20
NNW
10
NNW
15
NNW
25
N
30
NNW
30
N
40
NNW
30
NNW
15
NNW
10
NW
15
SSE
20
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
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
8:09PM
1.11
8:39AM
1.08
9:46PM
1.15
10:22AM
1.10
11:05PM
1.26
11:39AM
1.20
12:04AM
1.40
12:37PM
1.31
12:53AM
1.54
1:26PM
1.42
1:37AM
1.64
2:09PM
1.50
2:19AM
1.69
2:51PM
1.54
3:00AM
1.69
Low Tide
/ height (m)
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
2:23AM
0.57
3:05PM
0.49
4:13AM
0.52
4:37PM
0.45
5:34AM
0.39
5:46PM
0.36
6:32AM
0.24
6:39PM
0.26
7:19AM
0.10
7:26PM
0.17
8:02AM
-0.01
8:10PM
0.11
8:43AM
-0.06
8:52PM
0.08
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Sunrise7:18--7:18--7:18--7:20--7:20--7:20--7:22--7:22--7:24--7:24--7:24--7:26--
Sunset-6:08--6:07--6:07--6:06--6:05--6:04--6:02--6:01--6:00--6:00--6:00--5:59-
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Rain (mm)
--------------------------------9---
Temp. °C171917182421191818161716161716161717182021232630292723201817161616171816
Feels °C (?)10119142016161515121313131514131416171718212225232319161313111014151712

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SE on Fri afternoon, light winds from the NNE by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Fri night, min 17°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed morning).

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Information about the Crayfish Factory Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Crayfish Factory provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Crayfish Factory can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Crayfish Factory 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 (Crayfish Factory) 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 Crayfish Factory 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 Crayfish Factory, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Cape Town, consider staying in Cape Town which is 29 km (18 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 40 km (25 miles) away, Robben Island, Stellenbosch and Kayamnandi.

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