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Scarborough Point surf Forecast / Cape Town / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Friday 26 Apr 2024 SAST
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Scarborough Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Scarborough Point sea temperature is 12.8°C (Statistics for 26 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 17.8 °C max: 19.3 °C min: 16.4 °C)
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Scarborough Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Scarborough Point sea temperature is 12.8°C (Statistics for 26 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 17.8 °C max: 19.3 °C min: 16.4 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Scarborough Point this week:

The surf forecast for Scarborough Point over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 27) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Scarborough Point 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 3.0m 8s period and expected on Friday (Apr 26) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sat 27th Apr)7ft (2.2m) 16s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 27th Apr)6ft (1.8m) 14s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sat 27th Apr)7ft (2.2m) 16s

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

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Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
SW
1.8
SW
1.9
SW
2.1
SW
2
SW
1.7
SW
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
1.4
SW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
0.7
SW
1.6
WSW
2.2
WSW
2.2
WSW
2.2
WSW
2
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.1
WSW
1
W
1.4
WSW
1.1
W
2.2
WSW
1.8
WSW
1.6
WSW
3
WSW
2.4
WSW
2.1
WSW
3.5
WSW
4
WSW
4.5
WSW
5.5
WSW
5.5
WSW
5
WSW
4
WSW
Period(s) (?)1516141615141514141413131011111111101099101312121113131213131315161615
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)734164315212175163811551154109280251838015649211421080114292556232821115840240815018975983010187912993488604478341302615485127857408
Wind
(km/h)
50
SE
50
SE
45
ESE
30
ESE
25
SE
15
N
15
NNW
25
NNW
25
N
30
N
25
NW
20
N
20
NNW
20
NW
15
N
10
NNW
10
SSW
15
SE
5
NNE
5
SSE
10
WSW
20
SSE
20
ESE
15
SSW
15
SE
15
SE
10
ESE
10
WNW
15
NW
20
NNW
25
WNW
10
NNW
10
SE
15
SE
10
E
15
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
off
glasscross-
off
oncross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
offoncross-
on
cross-
on
oncrosscross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
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
2:51PM
1.54
3:00AM
1.69
Low Tide
/ height (m)
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
8:43AM
-0.06
8:52PM
0.08
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Sunrise7:18--7:18--7:18--7:20--7:20--7:20--7:22--7:22--7:24--7:24--7:24--7:26--
Sunset-6:08--6:07--6:07--6:06--6:05--6:04--6:02--6:01--6:00--6:00--6:00--5:59-
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Rain (mm)
-----1------------------------26----
Temp. °C172017182321191916161716171717171717192120171920171716161817151416151718
Feels °C (?)10128141918181613111413141516161615192019151817161614161514111316121517

Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SE on Fri afternoon, light winds from the NE by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the Scarborough Point Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Scarborough Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Scarborough Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Scarborough Point 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 (Scarborough Point) 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 Scarborough Point 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 Scarborough Point, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Cape Town, consider staying in Cape Town which is 31 km (19 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 41 km (25 miles) away, Robben Island, Stellenbosch and Kayamnandi.

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