Boneyards surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Saturday 11 Apr 2026 SAST
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Boneyards surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Boneyards sea temperature is
18.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Boneyards this week:

The surf forecast for Boneyards over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 11) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Boneyards in the next 16 days are 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 15) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 16) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Sat 11th Apr)6.5ft (2.0m) 13s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 16th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 15th Apr)13ft (4.0m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Boneyards over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Tue morning, fresh winds from the SE by Thu night).

Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
2
3
2
1
2
3
3
1
0
2
3
6
5
5
3
3
3
2
4
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2
SW
1.9
SW
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
1.4
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.4
SW
1.8
SW
1.9
WSW
2.3
WSW
3
WSW
3.5
WSW
2.5
WSW
3.5
WSW
3.5
SW
3
SW
2.5
SW
2
SW
1.6
SW
3.5
WSW
Period(s) (?)131312121111101413131614131716141312121212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)13191173748711488258244747114411262582339941933416594042743364184810346983385
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSE
25
SSE
20
SSE
15
S
20
S
15
SSE
15
SSE
15
SSE
15
SSW
15
WNW
25
NNW
35
SW
25
SW
15
S
20
SSE
25
SE
30
SSE
35
SE
35
SE
45
SE
25
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crossoncross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
offoffoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:47AM
0.98
11:41PM
1.09
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:15PM
0.57
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Sunrise7:05--7:05--7:07--7:07--7:09--7:09--7:09--
Sunset-6:29--6:27--6:25--6:24--6:23--6:22--6:21-
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-----------131--------
Temp. °C192019191918182019181919171716161616161917
Feels °C (?)181817181817171918181716111212111199129
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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 16 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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