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Black Rocks surf Forecast / Cape Town / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 28 Mar 2024 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 16.0°C (Statistics for 28 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 19.1 °C max: 20.7 °C min: 18.0 °C)
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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 16.0°C (Statistics for 28 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 19.1 °C max: 20.7 °C min: 18.0 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Black Rocks this week:

The surf forecast for Black Rocks over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 31) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Black Rocks in the next 12 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 31) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 11s period and expected on Monday (Apr 01) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sun 31st Mar)6ft (1.9m) 8s
Best Surf11PM (Sun 31st Mar)11ft (3.5m) 10s
Most Powerful11PM (Sun 31st Mar)11ft (3.5m) 10s

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

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Thu
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tue
09
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.8
SW
1.9
SW
1.7
SW
1.5
SW
1.3
SW
1
SW
1
SW
0.9
SW
0.8
SW
1.1
SW
3
SW
2.5
SW
2.5
SSW
1.5
S
2.2
SSE
2.5
SSE
2.1
SSE
1.9
SE
1.3
SW
1.2
SW
1.5
SW
1.6
SW
1.8
SW
1.4
SW
2.3
SE
1.1
SW
1.9
SE
0.9
SSW
0.8
SW
1
SSW
0.7
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
1.7
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.6
SW
Period(s) (?)1414131212111111101110101012107991312151414127117111111111111101011
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)12201338946634494241233194120258165412751256668951587686560535423953103412146174672833522001372181199694516439627
Wind
(km/h)
40
SSE
50
SE
45
SE
55
SE
40
ESE
20
ESE
20
SE
15
NNW
30
NW
25
NW
20
WNW
35
WNW
40
W
15
W
10
SSW
15
S
35
SE
30
ESE
35
SE
15
S
15
NNW
15
SW
15
SSE
25
SE
25
SSE
40
SE
55
SE
55
ESE
35
ESE
10
E
5
SE
20
NW
20
NW
20
WNW
10
NNW
15
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
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)
10:54PM
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
9:46AM
-0.14
Thu
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tue
09
Sunrise--6:56--6:56--6:58--6:58--6:58--7:00--7:01--7:01--7:01--7:03--7:03--7:03
Sunset6:45--6:44--6:43--6:40--6:39--6:38--6:37--6:36--6:35--6:32--6:31--6:30--
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Rain (mm)
----------1111----------------------
Temp. °C171717181819212319191918181818181717192019201817171716171820222118191918
Feels °C (?)111010911171921161616111113191814121416171718141313871220222216171816

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat night, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SE on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue morning).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed night, min 16°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Thu night, near gales from the SE by Sat morning).

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Sat afternoon). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SE on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun night).

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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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