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Cape St Martin surfForecast / West Coast / South Africa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Wednesday 13 May 2026 SASTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Cape St Martin surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Cape St Martin sea temperature is
15.3° C
(Which is 1.7°C colder than average for this time of year)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 Wednesday (May 13) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.9m and 12s. 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 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Friday (May 15) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 13th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 13th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 13th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cape St Martin over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wed 20 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 14 | SSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | |
2280 | 1488 | 1027 | 505 | 1162 | 2402 | 2064 | 1385 | 923 | 711 | 440 | 733 | 793 | 754 | 733 | 624 | 606 | 484 | 371 | 299 | 218 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | |
High Tide | 00:56AM1.57m | 1:31PM1.48m | 1:40AM1.66m | 2:15PM1.56m | 2:24AM1.72m | 2:58PM1.61m | 3:09AM1.73m | 3:43PM1.62m | 3:56AM1.69m | 4:29PM1.59m | 4:45AM1.61m | 5:19PM1.53m | 5:37AM1.49m | 6:13PM1.46m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:22AM0.12m | 7:30PM0.23m | 8:04AM0.02m | 8:15PM0.16m | 8:47AM-0.04m | 9:00PM0.11m | 9:30AM-0.04m | 9:46PM0.11m | 10:15AM0.00m | 10:35PM0.15m | 11:02AM0.08m | 11:27PM0.22m | 11:53AM0.19m | ||||||||
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 | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — |
 | 5:59 | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 |
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Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 24 | 22 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 15 | 17 |
13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 18 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 14 | SSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 | S 11 | WSW 14 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 |
 kJ | 2280 | 1488 | 1027 | 505 | 1162 | 2402 | 2064 | 1385 | 923 | 711 | 396 | 733 | 458 | 392 | 304 | 624 | 606 | 484 | 371 | 299 | 218 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 | WSW 11 | SSW 10 | WSW 16 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | WSW 12 | S 11 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 10 | S 9 |
| kJ | 648 | 583 | 757 | 504 | 389 | 1107 | 1303 | 1210 | 488 | 330 | 440 | 146 | 793 | 754 | 733 | 298 | 214 | 171 | 107 | 121 | 61 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 20 | WSW 18 | SW 18 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | SW 12 | W 15 | — | W 13 | W 13 | WSW 15 | — | S 11 | W 12 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 17 | SW 5 |
| kJ | 8 | 62 | 81 | 376 | 525 | 264 | 4 | — | 3 | 3 | 191 | — | 56 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 10 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | — | S 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 128 | 128 | 127 | 94 | — | 193 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 161 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 91 | 28 |
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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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