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Boneyards surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Thursday 15 Jan 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
19.2° C
 (Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 Saturday (Jan 17) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Boneyards in the next 12 days are 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 18) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Jan 20) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 17th Jan)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 22nd Jan)4ft (1.2m) 13s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sun 18th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 12s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Thu morning, calm by Sat morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Sun morning, near gales from the SE by Tue night).

Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
2
4
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
SSW
1.8
SW
1.3
SSW
1.2
SW
1.7
S
1.1
SW
1.4
SW
1.7
SW
3
SW
3.5
SW
3
SW
2.4
SW
2
SW
1.7
SW
1.4
SW
1.6
SW
1.5
SW
1.3
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
0.8
SSW
Period(s) (?)1111101091010101112121211111010910101014
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)21707853392924922163735572316323725131557918676432490349348265231232
Wind
(km/h)
45
SE
45
SE
35
SE
30
SSE
30
S
20
SSE
15
W
25
WSW
25
SSW
25
S
30
S
35
SE
35
SE
40
SSE
40
SE
40
SE
50
SE
45
SE
25
SE
45
SE
30
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-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offoffcross-
off		off
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:29PM
1.21
2:07AM
1.20
2:09PM
1.29
2:42AM
1.29
2:45PM
1.36
3:15AM
1.37
3:18PM
1.41
3:46AM
1.45
3:51PM
1.45
4:18AM
1.50
4:23PM
1.45
4:49AM
1.53
4:56PM
1.44
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:58PM
0.35
8:10AM
0.43
8:33PM
0.27
8:46AM
0.36
9:05PM
0.20
9:19AM
0.29
9:35PM
0.14
9:52AM
0.24
10:04PM
0.10
10:24AM
0.21
10:33PM
0.09
10:57AM
0.19
11:04PM
0.10
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Sunrise5:50--5:50--5:52--5:52--5:54--5:54--5:56--
Sunset-8:00--8:00--8:00--8:00--7:59--7:59--7:59-
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C171818181818192020191818191919202020222422
Feels °C (?)9910141313171616151311131213141311181915
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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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