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Lat Long: 32.72° S 17.93° E

Cape St Martin Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 23 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cape St Martin sea temperature is
14.8°C
1.3° 

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


Cape St Martin surf forecast from 23 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 25 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 30 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 12s period, WSW swell with 1,450 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 23 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 11s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cape St Martin this week:

The surf forecast for Cape St Martin over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 23) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cape St Martin in the next 16 days are 2.2m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 30) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 28) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Fri 23rd Oct)6ft (1.8m) 11s
Best Surf 8PM (Sun 25th Oct)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 8PM (Fri 30th Oct)7ft (2.2m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the S by Sun afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue morning).

Fri
23
Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
SSW
11
1.7
SSW
11
1.3
SSW
10
1.8
SSW
10
2.2
S
6
2
S
6
2.5
S
7
2.5
S
8
1
WSW
12
2.5
S
7
1.9
S
7
0.8
WSW
10
0.6
SW
12
0.8
SW
11
0.7
SW
10
1.1
SW
12
1.9
WSW
13
1.6
WSW
12
1.6
SW
13
1.5
SW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1014
638
339
616
396
318
616
699
298
657
351
131
100
150
104
349
1245
774
790
634
Wind (km/h)
25
SW
15
S
20
SSW
40
S
40
S
35
S
45
S
35
S
25
SSW
45
S
15
SSE
15
WSW
30
SSW
30
S
30
S
40
S
25
S
15
SW
40
S
25
S
Wind State
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cross-off
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cross-off
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cross-off
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cross-off
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cross-off
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High Tide
1:43AM1.48m
1:51PM1.64m
2:18AM1.56m
2:27PM1.72m
2:55AM1.62m
3:04PM1.75m
3:32AM1.63m
3:43PM1.73m
4:12AM1.60m
4:24PM1.66m
4:55AM1.53m
5:10PM1.54m
Low Tide
7:39PM0.17m
7:44AM0.22m
8:11PM0.05m
8:19AM0.14m
8:46PM-0.02m
8:55AM0.10m
9:22PM-0.05m
9:33AM0.09m
10:00PM-0.02m
10:13AM0.13m
10:41PM0.06m
10:58AM0.21m
11:27PM0.17m
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Feels °C
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19
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Information about the Cape St Martin Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Cape St Martin 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 Martin can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cape St Martin 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 Martin) 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 Martin 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 Martin is 33 km (20 miles) from the city of Saldanha. If you plan a holiday in West Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Saldanha. Saldanha has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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