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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Sunday 24 Aug 2025 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
17.9° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)


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 Thursday (Aug 28) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s 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 0.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 28) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 5.0m 14s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 24) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 28th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 10s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 28th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 10s
Most Powerful11AM (Thu 28th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cape St Francis over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Sun morning, calm by Tue night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
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 (?)
5
SW
0.2
E
0.2
E
0.2
E
0.2
E
0.2
E
0.2
E
0.2
E
0.8
ENE
0.4
E
0.4
E
0.4
E
0.7
S
0.6
S
0.4
S
0.3
E
0.3
E
0.3
ENE
0.4
ENE
0.6
E
0.4
E
Period(s) (?)1411101010101010455591010999846
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)0988888832778859342271919351722
Wind
(km/h)
45
W
35
SW
10
NW
20
WSW
35
WSW
10
W
10
ENE
30
E
5
NNE
15
WSW
10
SSW
5
WNW
5
E
10
SE
10
W
20
WSW
10
SW
15
W
35
W
15
SSW
5
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
oncrosscross-
off
crossoffoncross-
on
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crossglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:31PM
1.72
4:40AM
1.59
4:58PM
1.70
5:07AM
1.55
5:25PM
1.65
5:33AM
1.48
5:50PM
1.57
5:58AM
1.39
6:14PM
1.46
6:23AM
1.28
6:39PM
1.34
6:49AM
1.17
7:08PM
1.20
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:18AM
0.02
10:40PM
0.09
10:44AM
0.04
11:07PM
0.12
11:09AM
0.08
11:33PM
0.17
11:34AM
0.16
11:59PM
0.25
11:59AM
0.26
12:24AM
0.35
12:24PM
0.37
12:53AM
0.46
12:51PM
0.50
1:29AM
0.58
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunrise6:50--6:48--6:47--6:46--6:45--6:43--6:41--
Sunset-5:55--5:57--5:57--5:58--5:59--5:59--6:00-
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
Rain (mm)
--------------4-----1
Temp. °C161515151615151615161717161717171716171716
Feels °C (?)761111108121110151617161618151417111414
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  1. weather stationWind Update Offshore wind has become cross-off at Fence (Port Elizabeth) (light winds from the WNW at Port Elizabeth Airport 4 km from Fence (Port Elizabeth)). A 3.6m groundswell from the SSW

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2 km/h
WNW
0.0
17.9
Air / Water (°C)
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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.

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