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Cape St Francis surfForecast / Eastern Cape (S) / South Africa
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cape St Francis this week:
The surf forecast for Cape St Francis over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 05) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cape St Francis in the next 12 days are 0.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 04) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.5m 10s period and expected on Friday (May 02) at 11AM.
Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Mon 5th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
Best Surf | 11AM (Mon 5th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 4th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cape St Francis over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Period(s) (?) | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 16 | 14 | 7 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 9 |
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Energy (?) | 81 | 83 | 47 | 29 | 51 | 76 | 81 | 55 | 33 | 31 | 50 | 32 | 31 | 136 | 16 | 83 | 57 | 41 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 123 | 92 | 143 | 43 | 29 | 89 | 54 | 183 | 383 | 20 | 119 | 118 | 99 | 119 | 58 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 | cross- off | off | on | cross | cross | on | cross | cross- off | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | off | cross- off | off | off | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:26PM 1.53 | 5:42AM 1.54 | 6:11PM 1.41 | 6:27AM 1.36 | 7:03PM 1.28 | 7:22AM 1.18 | 8:17PM 1.16 | 8:45AM 1.04 | 10:07PM 1.12 | 10:47AM 1.01 | 11:42PM 1.19 | 12:11PM 1.08 | 12:38AM 1.29 | 1:01PM 1.17 | 1:17AM 1.38 | 1:39PM 1.26 | 1:49AM 1.46 | 2:11PM 1.33 | 2:19AM 1.52 | 2:40PM 1.40 | 2:47AM 1.56 | 3:09PM 1.44 | 3:16AM 1.57 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:17AM 0.07 | 11:30PM 0.19 | 11:58AM 0.20 | 12:16AM 0.34 | 12:43PM 0.35 | 1:13AM 0.50 | 1:42PM 0.49 | 2:38AM 0.63 | 3:11PM 0.59 | 4:46AM 0.66 | 4:59PM 0.59 | 6:17AM 0.58 | 6:12PM 0.53 | 7:06AM 0.48 | 6:59PM 0.45 | 7:41AM 0.38 | 7:35PM 0.38 | 8:09AM 0.29 | 8:06PM 0.32 | 8:36AM 0.22 | 8:36PM 0.27 | 9:03AM 0.17 | 9:05PM 0.24 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sunrise | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - |
Sunset | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:38 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:34 | - | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - |
Rain (mm) | 4 | 12 | 1 | - | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 3 |
Temp. °C | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 27 | 23 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C (?) | 14 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 26 | 21 | 13 | 13 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 11 | 14 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 11 | 4 | 1 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WSW on Thu afternoon, light winds from the W by Fri night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, strong winds from the W by Thu afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Fri morning, gales from the W by Sun night). |
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Information about the Cape St Francis Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Cape St Francis provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Cape St Francis can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cape St Francis 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 St Francis) 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 St Francis 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.
Cape St Francis is 23 km (14 miles) from the city of Kruisfontein. If you plan a holiday in Eastern Cape (South), look for hotels and other accommodation in Kruisfontein. Kruisfontein has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.