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Kalk Bay Reef surf Forecast / Cape Town / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Thursday 18 Apr 2024 SAST
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Kalk Bay Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Kalk Bay Reef sea temperature is 13.3°C (Statistics for 18 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 17.9 °C max: 19.6 °C min: 16.3 °C)
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Kalk Bay Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Kalk Bay Reef sea temperature is 13.3°C (Statistics for 18 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 17.9 °C max: 19.6 °C min: 16.3 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kalk Bay Reef this week:

The surf forecast for Kalk Bay Reef over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 19) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kalk Bay Reef in the next 12 days are 2.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 23) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 11s period and expected on Monday (Apr 22) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 19th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 13s
Best Surf 5AM (Tue 23rd Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 19s
Most Powerful 2PM (Tue 23rd Apr)7ft (2.2m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kalk Bay Reef over the next 12 days.

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Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tue
30
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
SW
1
SW
0.8
SW
1.3
SW
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
1.3
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SW
0.7
SW
0.7
SSW
2.1
SSW
2.2
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.2
SSW
0.9
SSW
2.1
SSW
2.2
SSW
2.5
S
1.8
SSW
1.8
S
1.5
SSE
1.6
SSE
1.6
SSE
1
SW
1.1
SW
1
SW
1
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
0.8
SW
Period(s) (?)1312121513131312121111111417161413131212119101010988813121111121212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)321272200714933809519367355191142123186254424411517107487858538021776110001415667553274307318310324245237232205158
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSE
10
SE
15
SSE
10
SSE
10
SSE
15
SSE
10
SE
5
NNW
5
N
10
WNW
10
NW
10
SW
5
S
5
WNW
10
WSW
5
NNW
10
WNW
10
SSW
10
SSE
5
SW
15
W
10
W
10
NW
10
WNW
10
SSE
20
SE
30
SSE
15
SE
15
SE
10
SSE
10
SSE
20
NNW
20
WNW
20
N
40
NW
30
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
onglassglassoffoffcross-
off
cross-
on
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
on
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:56AM
1.24
1:15PM
1.19
1:26AM
1.34
1:45PM
1.27
1:54AM
1.42
2:14PM
1.34
2:20AM
1.49
2:42PM
1.40
2:48AM
1.52
3:09PM
1.43
3:15AM
1.54
3:38PM
1.44
3:43AM
1.52
4:07PM
1.42
4:13AM
1.48
4:38PM
1.37
4:45AM
1.42
5:12PM
1.31
5:21AM
1.34
5:54PM
1.24
6:05AM
1.24
6:49PM
1.16
7:06AM
1.15
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:18AM
0.39
7:19PM
0.38
7:47AM
0.30
7:48PM
0.31
8:13AM
0.21
8:15PM
0.25
8:39AM
0.15
8:42PM
0.21
9:05AM
0.11
9:09PM
0.20
9:32AM
0.10
9:37PM
0.20
9:59AM
0.11
10:05PM
0.23
10:28AM
0.15
10:36PM
0.27
11:00AM
0.21
11:10PM
0.34
11:38AM
0.28
11:53PM
0.42
12:26PM
0.37
12:51AM
0.51
1:32PM
0.45
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tue
30
Sunrise-7:11--7:13--7:13--7:13--7:15--7:16--7:16--7:16--7:18--7:18--7:18--7:20-
Sunset--6:16--6:15--6:15--6:14--6:12--6:10--6:09--6:08--6:07--6:07--6:06--6:05
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Rain (mm)
----------------------------------32
Temp. °C182022171818192223191820181920181719171819171718161719161721211818161616
Feels °C (?)18202116171719222119171817181919171917191815141516131512152020151614910

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the SSE by Sat afternoon).

Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, strong winds from the NW by Tue morning).

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Information about the Kalk Bay Reef Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Kalk Bay Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Kalk Bay Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Kalk Bay Reef 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 (Kalk Bay Reef) 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 Kalk Bay Reef 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 Kalk Bay Reef, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Cape Town, consider staying in Cape Town which is 21 km (13 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 30 km (19 miles) away, Robben Island, Stellenbosch and Kayamnandi.

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