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Olifants Bos surf Forecast / Cape Town / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Thursday 28 Mar 2024 SAST
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Olifants Bos surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Olifants Bos sea temperature is 15.6°C (Statistics for 28 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 19.1 °C max: 20.7 °C min: 18.0 °C)
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Olifants Bos surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Olifants Bos sea temperature is 15.6°C (Statistics for 28 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 19.1 °C max: 20.7 °C min: 18.0 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Olifants Bos this week:

The surf forecast for Olifants Bos over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 28) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Olifants Bos in the next 12 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 31) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 02) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Thu 28th Mar)5ft (1.6m) 12s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 1st Apr)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful11PM (Sun 31st Mar)11ft (3.5m) 10s

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

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Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
WSW
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
0.9
SW
1.5
SW
1.6
SW
1.5
SW
1.8
SW
1.9
SW
1.8
SW
1.8
SW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
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
Period(s) (?)12141313121211111110121010101211714131312151413121212121111111111101010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)7151289189013529766554372832332394421699166815701659489671305755865645130813631037940423344232268198172169140108603500
Wind
(km/h)
35
SSE
45
SSE
50
SE
45
SE
55
SE
40
ESE
15
ESE
15
SE
15
WNW
15
NW
35
SW
15
S
15
S
30
SSE
30
SE
40
SE
60
SE
45
ESE
15
ESE
15
SE
15
ESE
15
NNW
10
NNW
15
NW
20
NW
15
SSW
30
SE
40
SE
50
SE
45
ESE
45
SE
60
SE
50
ESE
50
ESE
55
ESE
40
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffoffoffoffoffoffoffononcrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffoffoffoffoffononononcross-
off
offoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoffcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:57PM
1.38
5:05AM
1.44
5:25PM
1.31
5:34AM
1.36
5:58PM
1.22
6:10AM
1.26
6:43PM
1.11
7:01AM
1.15
8:00PM
1.02
8:36AM
1.05
10:09PM
1.02
10:45AM
1.08
11:44PM
1.16
12:08PM
1.20
12:41AM
1.35
1:04PM
1.35
1:26AM
1.53
1:50PM
1.48
2:07AM
1.68
2:32PM
1.58
2:47AM
1.77
3:12PM
1.63
3:25AM
1.80
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:51AM
0.16
10:54PM
0.24
11:18AM
0.22
11:22PM
0.31
11:49AM
0.30
11:55PM
0.41
12:29PM
0.40
12:40AM
0.51
1:31PM
0.50
2:00AM
0.62
3:22PM
0.56
4:26AM
0.62
5:18PM
0.48
6:03AM
0.47
6:26PM
0.34
7:01AM
0.28
7:14PM
0.20
7:46AM
0.10
7:56PM
0.08
8:28AM
-0.04
8:36PM
0.00
9:07AM
-0.12
9:15PM
-0.03
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Sunrise6:56--6:56--6:56--6:58--6:58--6:58--7:00--7:01--7:01--7:01--7:03--7:03--
Sunset-6:45--6:44--6:43--6:42--6:39--6:38--6:37--6:36--6:35--6:34--6:31--6:30-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C171717171918182122192017171716171718192624222320212018181919192019192019
Feels °C (?)12119910101619221818111213111198172321192119181817131211131311111310

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat night, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SE on Fri afternoon, light winds from the NW by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sun morning, near gales from the SE by Tue night).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Thu night, fresh winds from the SE by Fri night).

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SE on Sun afternoon, moderate winds from the ESE by Tue morning).

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Information about the Olifants Bos Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Olifants Bos provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Olifants Bos can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Olifants Bos 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 (Olifants Bos) 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 Olifants Bos 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 Olifants Bos, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Cape Town, consider staying in Cape Town which is 37 km (23 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 46 km (29 miles) away, Robben Island, Stellenbosch and Kayamnandi.

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