Cape Cross Surf Break

Cape Cross Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 21.77° S 13.95° E

Issued: 1 pm 15 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cape Cross sea temperature is
14.0° C

1.3°C colder than average for this time of year

Cape Cross surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Cape Cross surf forecast from 15 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 15 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 15 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, SSW swell with 2,053 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 15 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cape Cross this week:

The surf forecast for Cape Cross over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 15) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cape Cross in the next 16 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 15) 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 0.5m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 21) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (CAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Mon 15th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Best Surf 5PM (Mon 15th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 15th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Mon afternoon, calm by Thu morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
!
!
!
!
3
3
0
!
3
3
3
3
2
1
2
1
2
2
1
3
4
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
SSW
12
2.5
SSW
10
2.5
SSW
10
2.2
SSW
10
1.8
SSW
9
1.7
SSW
10
1.8
SSW
10
2.2
SSW
10
2
SSW
10
1.7
SSW
10
1.5
SSW
10
1.5
SSW
9
1.6
SSW
10
1.3
SSW
9
1.2
SSW
9
1.1
S
8
0.8
SW
12
0.8
SW
12
0.6
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
1.4
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2053
1510
1280
885
551
518
625
965
870
584
391
352
500
302
232
177
210
197
174
375
894
Wind (km/h)
30
S
15
SSE
15
S
20
SSE
10
ESE
5
NNE
15
W
10
N
5
WSW
15
S
5
E
5
WNW
10
SW
10
NE
10
E
20
S
15
SE
15
SSE
20
S
10
SE
10
SSE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
High Tide
3:50PM1.45m
4:13AM1.42m
4:38PM1.46m
5:06AM1.39m
5:27PM1.44m
5:59AM1.34m
6:17PM1.40m
6:54AM1.28m
7:08PM1.35m
7:51AM1.21m
8:02PM1.28m
8:52AM1.15m
8:59PM1.20m
9:56AM1.11m
Low Tide
9:53PM0.07m
10:14AM0.07m
10:44PM0.07m
11:03AM0.12m
11:37PM0.09m
11:53AM0.20m
00:31AM0.14m
12:46PM0.29m
1:29AM0.20m
1:42PM0.38m
2:28AM0.26m
2:44PM0.45m
3:30AM0.31m
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:39
7:39
7:41
7:41
7:41
7:41
7:41
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:29
6:29
6:29
6:29
6:29
6:29
6:30
6:30
 mm
Temp °C
14
11
12
13
12
13
15
14
14
14
13
14
15
14
16
18
14
17
17
15
17
Feels °C
9
7
9
8
10
12
12
12
14
12
10
13
12
12
13
13
11
13
13
13
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SSW
12
2.5
SSW
10
2.5
SSW
10
2.2
SSW
10
1.8
SSW
9
1.7
SSW
10
1.8
SSW
10
2.2
SSW
10
2
SSW
10
1.7
SSW
10
1.5
SSW
10
1.5
SSW
9
1.6
SSW
10
1.3
SSW
9
1.2
SSW
9
1.1
S
8
1
S
8
0.8
SSW
8
0.8
SW
11
0.9
SW
15
1.4
SW
15
Energy kJ
770
1510
1280
885
551
518
625
965
870
584
391
352
500
302
232
177
134
77
147
375
894
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
18
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
18
0.2
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
19
0.4
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
12
0.4
SW
15
0.5
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.7
SW
12
0.8
SW
12
0.8
SW
12
0.6
SW
15
0.7
SW
11
0.8
SSW
9
Energy kJ
6
7
12
25
85
35
69
140
117
76
87
136
148
210
197
174
114
113
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
17
0.3
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.1
SW
20
0.2
SSW
18
0.3
SW
18
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.5
S
7
Energy kJ
11
66
120
104
87
15
31
49
91
90
27
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
SSW
12
0.3
S
2
0.8
S
8
0.5
SSW
4
Energy kJ
2053
1
72
10
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
4
3
3
1
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
3
Distance (km)
30
1249
0
30
1279
0
0
30
115
0
471
0
115
1193
0
0
1193
0
30
30
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Swakopmund
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
2
2
3
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Namibia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
2
2
3
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
9
6
7
5
4
7
4
7
4
9
6
6
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Information about the Cape Cross Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Cape Cross provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Cape Cross can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cape Cross 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 (Cape Cross) 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 Cape Cross 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.

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