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12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Tuesday 15 Jul 2025 SAST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Boneyards this week:
The surf forecast for Boneyards over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 15) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 18s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Boneyards in the next 12 days are 5.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 18) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 9s period and expected on Monday (Jul 21) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Tue 15th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 17th Jul) | 18ft (5.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 18th Jul) | 18ft (5.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Boneyards over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 |
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| Energy (?) | 2887 | 6861 | 4957 | 3583 | 3976 | 7341 | 13335 | 15872 | 12393 | 9237 | 5936 | 3355 | 2639 | 1651 | 1671 | 1606 | 3368 | 6417 | 2282 | 1109 | 785 | 588 | 1009 | 1518 | 1237 | 1683 | 1737 | 1759 | 2469 | 2119 | 2694 | 3848 | 3436 | 3082 | 2037 | 1750 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | on | on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:27PM 1.49 | 6:45AM 1.28 | 7:12PM 1.44 | 7:38AM 1.20 | 8:05PM 1.38 | 8:44AM 1.13 | 9:11PM 1.31 | 10:05AM 1.10 | 10:29PM 1.27 | 11:31AM 1.12 | 11:50PM 1.29 | 12:45PM 1.20 | 1:00AM 1.34 | 1:44PM 1.30 | 1:58AM 1.41 | 2:34PM 1.40 | 2:46AM 1.46 | 3:17PM 1.48 | 3:29AM 1.48 | 3:57PM 1.54 | 4:09AM 1.47 | 4:34PM 1.55 | 4:46AM 1.44 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:44AM 0.26 | 12:47PM 0.26 | 1:35AM 0.30 | 1:36PM 0.35 | 2:36AM 0.35 | 2:38PM 0.44 | 3:50AM 0.39 | 4:00PM 0.49 | 5:14AM 0.38 | 5:31PM 0.48 | 6:30AM 0.32 | 6:50PM 0.41 | 7:31AM 0.24 | 7:52PM 0.32 | 8:22AM 0.16 | 8:43PM 0.23 | 9:06AM 0.10 | 9:28PM 0.17 | 9:45AM 0.07 | 10:09PM 0.15 | 10:21AM 0.08 | 10:47PM 0.16 | 10:54AM 0.11 | |||||||||||||
Tue 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sun 27 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:48 | - | - | 7:48 | - | - | 7:48 | - | - | 7:48 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:46 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:43 |
| Sunset | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:55 | - | - | 5:57 | - | - | 5:57 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:59 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | 7 | 4 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 11 | 16 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 8 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Feels °C (?) | 10 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Wed night, light winds from the WSW by Thu night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, strong winds from the SW by Sun night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed night, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Mon afternoon, calm by Thu morning). | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Boneyards Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Boneyards provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Boneyards can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Boneyards 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 (Boneyards) 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 Boneyards 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 Boneyards, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Cape Town, consider staying in Cape Town which is 26 km (16 miles) away. Other places in and around Cape Town where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Robben Island which is 37 km (23 miles) away, Bellville, Kayamnandi and Stellenbosch.
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