Black Rocks surf break

Black Rocks surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Monday 09 Feb 2026 SAST
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Black Rocks surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Black Rocks sea temperature is
20.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Black Rocks this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Black Rocks in the next 12 days are 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Feb 14) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Feb 11) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 8AM (Sat 14th Feb)11ft (3.5m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Sat morning). Mainly gales.

Mon
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.9
SSE
1.7
SSE
1
SSW
1.4
SSE
0.9
SSW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
2.3
S
1.7
SW
2.1
SW
2
SW
1.8
SW
1.9
SSW
3
SSW
3.5
SSW
3
SSW
2.3
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.9
SE
1
SW
Period(s) (?)7710611111171013131212141413131212811
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3262612041542191371374815361518128597697231834631280517261016734413242
Wind
(km/h)
40
SE
35
SSE
35
SSE
35
SSE
30
SSE
25
SSW
20
S
40
SE
45
SE
50
SE
45
SSE
25
S
30
SSW
40
S
40
SE
55
SE
50
ESE
20
ESE
40
SE
30
ESE
10
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
oncross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:11PM
0.96
8:39AM
1.03
9:59PM
0.90
10:38AM
0.98
12:15AM
0.95
12:22PM
1.04
1:16AM
1.06
1:17PM
1.15
1:54AM
1.19
1:56PM
1.26
2:25AM
1.32
2:29PM
1.37
2:54AM
1.44
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:04PM
0.56
1:57AM
0.63
3:30PM
0.64
3:51AM
0.72
5:54PM
0.62
6:21AM
0.67
7:05PM
0.51
7:21AM
0.56
7:45PM
0.40
7:59AM
0.45
8:16PM
0.28
8:32AM
0.33
8:45PM
0.18
9:02AM
0.23
Mon
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Sunrise--6:15--6:16--6:16--6:18--6:18--6:20--6:20
Sunset7:45--7:44--7:43--7:42--7:40--7:39--7:38--
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
clear
cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
155-----------1-------
Temp. °C222121222220212119191918191917181819242324
Feels °C (?)171718201917201612121112141397615171622
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Information about the Black Rocks Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Black Rocks provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Black Rocks can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Black Rocks 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 (Black Rocks) 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 Black Rocks 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 Black Rocks, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Cape Town, consider staying in Cape Town which is 40 km (25 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, Stellenbosch, Grabouw and Kayamnandi.

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