Cape St Francis surfForecast / Eastern Cape (S) / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Thursday 16 Apr 2026 SAST
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Cape St Francis surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Cape St Francis sea temperature is
20.4° C
(Which is 1.0°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cape St Francis this week:

The surf forecast for Cape St Francis over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 17) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s 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 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 23) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 5.5m 12s period and expected on Monday (Apr 20) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 17th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 17th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 23rd Apr)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Thu night, min 16°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Fri night, calm by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun night, min 15°C on Sun night). Mainly near gales.

Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thu
23
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
E
1
E
0.8
E
0.5
E
0.4
E
0.4
E
0.4
ENE
0.5
E
0.5
E
0.4
E
5
WSW
4
SW
0.3
E
0.2
ESE
3.5
SW
4.5
SSW
5
SSW
5.5
SSW
4.5
SSW
1.7
E
2
E
Period(s) (?)788888887812121010121315161667
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)120122722820192735272000171000000187408
Wind
(km/h)
10
N
20
WSW
30
WSW
40
W
30
W
15
SW
20
NNE
15
W
20
SW
45
WSW
50
W
40
WSW
20
WNW
25
W
30
WSW
30
W
30
WSW
20
SSW
15
ENE
35
ENE
40
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:20AM
1.83
3:41PM
1.66
3:55AM
1.86
4:18PM
1.66
4:32AM
1.81
4:55PM
1.61
5:11AM
1.71
5:35PM
1.52
5:53AM
1.55
6:21PM
1.39
6:40AM
1.37
7:18PM
1.26
7:43AM
1.18
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:05PM
0.02
9:36AM
-0.07
9:41PM
-0.01
10:12AM
-0.08
10:18PM
-0.00
10:48AM
-0.03
10:57PM
0.07
11:27AM
0.07
11:38PM
0.18
12:09PM
0.21
12:26AM
0.34
12:59PM
0.37
1:29AM
0.50
2:09PM
0.51
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thu
23
Sunrise-6:43--6:45--6:46--6:46--6:47--6:48--6:48-
Sunset--5:54--5:53--5:52--5:52--5:50--5:49--5:47
part cloud
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
clear
rain showers
part cloud
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Rain (mm)
--21-----3-----2--1--
Temp. °C212119181818182021191717171718181819171819
Feels °C (?)2119161512121817181767111111131214161313
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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 16 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.

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