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Black Rocks Surf Forecast / Cape Town / South Africa

1 h 31 min ago

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 Monday (May 23) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. 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 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 24) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 8s period and expected on Sunday (May 29) at 8AM.
Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 23rd May) | 7ft (2.2m) 13s |
Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 23rd May) | 7ft (2.2m) 13s |
Most Powerful | 5PM (Tue 24th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Black Rocks over the next 12 days.
Rating (10 max) |
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Swell Height Map |
Wave Height (m) & direction (?) |
Period(s) (?) |
Wave (?)Graph ![]() |
Energy (?) |
Wind (km/h) |
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy |
High Tide / height (m) |
Low Tide / height (m) |
Summary |
Rain (mm) |
High °C |
Low °C |
Chill °C (?) |
Sunrise |
Sunset |
Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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10:04AM 1.09 | 10:42PM 1.25 | 11:23AM 1.12 | 11:45PM 1.31 | 12:22PM 1.18 | 12:34AM 1.37 | 1:08PM 1.24 | 1:14AM 1.41 | 1:46PM 1.30 | 1:50AM 1.43 | 2:20PM 1.34 | 2:23AM 1.45 | 2:52PM 1.37 | 2:56AM 1.44 | 3:24PM 1.38 | 3:28AM 1.42 | 3:56PM 1.37 | 4:01AM 1.39 | 4:29PM 1.34 | 4:34AM 1.34 | 5:04PM 1.30 | 5:08AM 1.27 | 5:41PM 1.25 | |||||||||||||
4:11PM 0.46 | 5:15AM 0.41 | 5:22PM 0.43 | 6:14AM 0.34 | 6:17PM 0.39 | 7:00AM 0.27 | 7:02PM 0.35 | 7:37AM 0.21 | 7:41PM 0.31 | 8:10AM 0.17 | 8:17PM 0.29 | 8:42AM 0.15 | 8:50PM 0.27 | 9:13AM 0.15 | 9:23PM 0.28 | 9:44AM 0.17 | 9:56PM 0.29 | 10:16AM 0.21 | 10:30PM 0.33 | 10:49AM 0.25 | 11:06PM 0.39 | 11:24AM 0.31 | 11:45PM 0.45 | |||||||||||||
Note: the tide data above is calculated at the surf break location.New forecast is published every 6 hours at www.surf-forecast.com. See detailed tide info and graph | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - |
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Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu night, min 16°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the W by Sat night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Mon night, light winds from the E by Tue night). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu night, min 11°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. |
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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.