Black Rocks surf break

Black Rocks surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Tuesday 24 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
15.7° C
(Which is 4.2°C colder than average for this time of year)

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 Wednesday (Feb 25) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 14s. 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 4.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 01) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Feb 25) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 25th Feb)6ft (1.8m) 11s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 26th Feb)7.5ft (2.3m) 13s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sun 1st Mar)13ft (4.0m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue night, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Fri night, strong winds from the SE by Mon afternoon).

Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tue
03
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
4
3
3
0
2
1
2
2
2
2
3
4
2
0
0
1
2
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
2.3
SW
2.3
SW
2.3
SW
2
SW
1.7
SSW
1.4
SW
1.3
SSW
1.5
SSW
2.3
SW
3
SW
3.5
SSW
4
SSW
3.5
SSW
3
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.3
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.5
SSW
Period(s) (?)121211131312111010111111121415141413131212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2051087517091697145194963740838052412642036553471405450346322311686789575
Wind
(km/h)
20
NNW
25
NNW
25
WNW
10
WSW
25
WSW
20
SSW
20
SE
15
SSE
20
SSW
10
SSW
25
W
30
WNW
30
WSW
30
WSW
35
SW
25
S
25
SE
40
SE
20
E
15
SW
20
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
off
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:34PM
1.05
9:15AM
1.13
10:37PM
1.02
11:17AM
1.12
12:22AM
1.12
12:44PM
1.22
1:23AM
1.28
1:40PM
1.34
2:08AM
1.43
2:23PM
1.44
2:45AM
1.55
3:00PM
1.51
3:18AM
1.63
3:34PM
1.54
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:35AM
0.55
4:07PM
0.52
4:52AM
0.59
6:03PM
0.46
6:37AM
0.48
7:10PM
0.33
7:37AM
0.33
7:57PM
0.21
8:21AM
0.20
8:35PM
0.11
8:59AM
0.10
9:09PM
0.05
9:34AM
0.04
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tue
03
Sunrise-6:28--6:30--6:31--6:31--6:33--6:33--6:33-
Sunset--7:28--7:27--7:24--7:23--7:22--7:22--7:20
clear
clear
clear
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
---1--------4--------
Temp. °C212121191919181718192020191717171717171819
Feels °C (?)19181818151514141617161515101011121071517
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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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