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Kakapo surf Forecast / Cape Town / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Tuesday 19 Mar 2024 SAST
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Kakapo surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Kakapo sea temperature is 16.9°C (Statistics for 19 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 19.4 °C max: 20.8 °C min: 17.6 °C)
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Kakapo surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Kakapo sea temperature is 16.9°C (Statistics for 19 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 19.4 °C max: 20.8 °C min: 17.6 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kakapo this week:

The surf forecast for Kakapo over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 19) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 18s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kakapo in the next 12 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 25) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 19) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Tue 19th Mar)8ft (2.5m) 7s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 25th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 8AM (Mon 25th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 16s

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

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Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
SW
2.2
SE
2.4
SE
1.6
SE
2.1
SE
1.8
SE
0.7
SSE
0.7
SSE
0.4
NW
0.6
SW
1.3
SSW
2.5
SW
2.5
SW
2.4
SW
3
SW
3
SW
2.5
SW
1.5
SW
3
SW
2.5
SW
2.4
SW
2.1
SW
2
SW
1.3
SW
1.6
SW
2
SW
2
SW
1.8
SW
1.6
SW
1.2
SSW
1.9
SW
1.8
SW
1.6
SW
1.3
SW
1.2
SW
1.4
SW
Period(s) (?)96777714141811118101013121218161514141313121413121214131212111112
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)42384524233447316178175108102396902110610263165233518701350400529942296168613675357001594124697166653011671042661384332488
Wind
(km/h)
30
SE
45
SE
35
ESE
20
SE
30
SE
20
ESE
15
SSE
20
SE
15
S
15
SSW
35
SSE
40
SSE
35
SSE
35
SSE
20
SSE
30
NNW
20
WNW
5
W
15
SSE
35
SSE
40
SE
25
ESE
45
SE
35
SE
25
SSE
35
SSE
30
SSE
30
SSE
35
SSE
35
SE
20
SE
30
SE
20
SE
5
WSW
20
S
20
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
onglasscross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
offglasscross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:28PM
1.04
1:04AM
1.13
1:17PM
1.14
1:40AM
1.24
1:51PM
1.24
2:08AM
1.35
2:19PM
1.32
2:33AM
1.44
2:46PM
1.39
2:58AM
1.51
3:12PM
1.44
3:23AM
1.56
3:38PM
1.46
3:48AM
1.57
4:04PM
1.46
4:13AM
1.55
4:30PM
1.43
4:38AM
1.51
4:57PM
1.38
5:05AM
1.44
5:25PM
1.31
5:34AM
1.35
5:59PM
1.21
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:50PM
0.51
7:19AM
0.49
7:30PM
0.40
7:54AM
0.38
8:00PM
0.31
8:22AM
0.29
8:27PM
0.23
8:48AM
0.21
8:51PM
0.18
9:13AM
0.14
9:16PM
0.14
9:37AM
0.11
9:40PM
0.13
10:02AM
0.10
10:04PM
0.15
10:26AM
0.12
10:29PM
0.19
10:51AM
0.16
10:54PM
0.24
11:18AM
0.22
11:22PM
0.32
11:49AM
0.30
11:55PM
0.41
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunrise6:48--6:50--6:50--6:50--6:52--6:52--6:52--6:54--6:54--6:56--6:56--6:56--
Sunset-6:58--6:57--6:54--6:53--6:52--6:51--6:50--6:49--6:46--6:45--6:45--6:43-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C212220222422232320212017171716161818171817192219201918181818182019202019
Feels °C (?)17171421211823222021171010101010151616149151813181513151313151616201918

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Tue afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Thu morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Fri night, calm by Sun night).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Mon morning, strong winds from the SE by Mon night).

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Thu night, calm by Sat morning).

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Information about the Kakapo Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Kakapo provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Kakapo can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Kakapo 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 (Kakapo) 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 Kakapo 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 Kakapo, 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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