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Dunes surf Forecast / Cape Town / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 28 Mar 2024 SAST
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Dunes surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Dunes sea temperature is 15.4°C (Statistics for 28 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 19.0 °C max: 20.6 °C min: 17.9 °C)
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Dunes surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Dunes sea temperature is 15.4°C (Statistics for 28 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 19.0 °C max: 20.6 °C min: 17.9 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dunes this week:

The surf forecast for Dunes over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 28) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dunes in the next 12 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 31) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 6s period and expected on Friday (Mar 29) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Thu 28th Mar)6ft (1.8m) 14s
Best Surf11PM (Sun 31st Mar)11ft (3.5m) 10s
Most Powerful11PM (Sun 31st Mar)11ft (3.5m) 10s

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

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Thu
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tue
09
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.8
SW
2.3
SW
2.1
SW
1.8
SW
1.6
SW
1.3
SW
1.1
SW
1
SW
1.1
SW
1.2
SW
3
SSW
3
SW
3
SW
2.4
SSE
1.4
SW
2.5
SSE
2.2
SE
1.5
SW
1.6
SW
1.5
SW
1.8
SW
1.9
SW
1.8
SW
1.8
SW
2.5
SE
2.1
SE
0.9
SW
1.1
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
0.8
SW
0.7
SW
1.8
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.8
SW
Period(s) (?)14131312121111111012101010121178131312151413127712111111111110101011
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)1289189013529766554372832332394421699166815701659489671558755865645130813631037940576428232268198172169140108603500821
Wind
(km/h)
35
SSE
40
SE
35
SE
45
SE
30
SE
10
SE
15
SE
15
NNW
25
NNW
20
NNW
15
WNW
30
WNW
35
W
10
WSW
5
SSW
20
S
30
SE
20
SE
25
SE
10
S
20
NNW
10
SSW
15
SSE
20
SE
25
SSE
35
SE
45
SE
45
ESE
25
ESE
5
E
5
W
20
NNW
20
NNW
15
NW
5
NNW
15
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
onononcross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffglassglasscross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:57PM
1.38
5:05AM
1.44
5:25PM
1.31
5:34AM
1.35
5:59PM
1.21
6:10AM
1.25
6:44PM
1.11
7:02AM
1.14
8:01PM
1.02
8:37AM
1.05
10:09PM
1.02
10:45AM
1.08
11:44PM
1.16
12:08PM
1.20
12:41AM
1.34
1:04PM
1.35
1:26AM
1.53
1:50PM
1.48
2:07AM
1.68
2:32PM
1.58
2:46AM
1.77
3:12PM
1.62
3:25AM
1.80
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:54PM
0.24
11:18AM
0.22
11:22PM
0.32
11:49AM
0.30
11:55PM
0.41
12:29PM
0.40
12:40AM
0.52
1:31PM
0.50
2:01AM
0.62
3:22PM
0.56
4:26AM
0.62
5:18PM
0.48
6:03AM
0.47
6:25PM
0.34
7:00AM
0.28
7:14PM
0.20
7:46AM
0.10
7:56PM
0.09
8:27AM
-0.04
8:36PM
0.01
9:07AM
-0.12
9:15PM
-0.03
9:45AM
-0.13
Thu
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tue
09
Sunrise--6:56--6:56--6:58--6:58--6:58--7:00--7:01--7:01--7:01--7:03--7:03--7:05
Sunset6:45--6:45--6:43--6:42--6:39--6:38--6:37--6:36--6:35--6:34--6:32--6:30--
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Rain (mm)
----------1-11----------------------
Temp. °C181717191920232317191918181818181718212118191818181717191821232017181818
Feels °C (?)131112131319222314171712121419171414181916191715141310121222242115161816

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue morning).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Wed night, strong winds from the SE by Sat morning).

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun night).

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Information about the Dunes Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Dunes provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Dunes can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Dunes 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 (Dunes) 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 Dunes 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 Dunes, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Cape Town, consider staying in Cape Town which is 24 km (15 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 35 km (22 miles) away, Bellville, Kayamnandi and Stellenbosch.

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