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Kakapo surf Forecast / Cape Town / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Thursday 25 Apr 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 13.0°C (Statistics for 25 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 17.8 °C max: 19.3 °C min: 16.3 °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 13.0°C (Statistics for 25 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 17.8 °C max: 19.3 °C min: 16.3 °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 Thursday (Apr 25) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kakapo in the next 12 days are 2.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 27) 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 2.4m 9s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 28) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Thu 25th Apr)4ft (1.2m) 12s
Best Surf 2PM (Sat 27th Apr)7ft (2.1m) 15s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sat 27th Apr)7ft (2.2m) 16s

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

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Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
SSW
0.9
SW
1.8
S
2.5
SSE
1.8
SW
1.9
SW
2.1
SW
2
SW
1.7
SW
1.7
SW
1.6
SW
1.5
SW
1.2
SW
1
SW
0.7
SW
0.7
S
1.1
S
1.4
S
1.3
S
1.2
S
1.1
W
1.1
WSW
1.1
S
1.4
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.8
WSW
1.8
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.5
WSW
2.2
WSW
2.3
WSW
3
WSW
3.5
WSW
4
WSW
4
WSW
Period(s) (?)1211781614161514151414131312151514121211101310131312121114131212131414
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)378179315844164315212175163811551246109289951133515321351772552239728925042137010421009887805515874162215792229415264865526
Wind
(km/h)
25
SSE
30
SSE
40
SE
45
SE
45
SE
40
ESE
35
ESE
30
SE
10
E
15
NNW
15
NW
15
N
25
NNW
25
NW
25
NNW
20
N
15
NW
5
NW
5
SE
15
SSE
10
N
10
NNW
10
SW
10
SE
10
SSE
15
S
15
S
30
SSE
40
SSE
35
SE
20
SSE
20
SSE
15
SE
20
SSE
25
SSE
20
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
onglassglasscross-
off
crosscross-
on
crossoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
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
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
Low Tide
/ height (m)
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
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
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Sunrise7:16--7:18--7:18--7:18--7:20--7:20--7:20--7:22--7:22--7:24--7:24--7:24--
Sunset-6:10--6:09--6:08--6:07--6:06--6:05--6:04--6:02--6:02--6:01--6:00--6:00-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C171717172018172219191815151614161615161817171817171818192018171917181817
Feels °C (?)15131291210111714181614121311131314171615161716161716141512151715171615

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Fri afternoon, light winds from the E by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Mon 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 Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Sat afternoon, light winds from the SE by Mon 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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