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Cape Vidal surfForecast / KZN North / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Tuesday 17 Jun 2025 SAST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cape Vidal this week:
The surf forecast for Cape Vidal over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 17) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cape Vidal in the next 12 days are 5.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 21) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 18) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Tue 17th Jun) | 2ft (0.6m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Sat 21st Jun) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sat 21st Jun) | 16ft (5.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cape Vidal over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 6 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 |
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| Energy (?) | 208 | 234 | 312 | 75 | 752 | 2227 | 2249 | 2690 | 2076 | 1711 | 1508 | 2666 | 8777 | 3124 | 1477 | 985 | 787 | 507 | 291 | 357 | 437 | 1214 | 2310 | 1420 | 881 | 454 | 438 | 708 | 5593 | 3460 | 1945 | 1360 | 1025 | 976 | 797 | 2139 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | glass | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:00PM 1.68 | 8:16AM 1.54 | 9:03PM 1.64 | 9:25AM 1.47 | 10:16PM 1.63 | 10:46AM 1.45 | 11:32PM 1.65 | 12:05PM 1.49 | 12:42AM 1.72 | 1:13PM 1.59 | 1:42AM 1.79 | 2:10PM 1.70 | 2:35AM 1.86 | 3:01PM 1.81 | 3:22AM 1.91 | 3:47PM 1.89 | 4:06AM 1.93 | 4:31PM 1.93 | 4:47AM 1.92 | 5:13PM 1.93 | 5:26AM 1.88 | 5:53PM 1.90 | 6:04AM 1.80 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:11AM 0.58 | 2:29PM 0.49 | 3:19AM 0.63 | 3:36PM 0.54 | 4:38AM 0.63 | 4:53PM 0.55 | 5:55AM 0.57 | 6:10PM 0.50 | 7:02AM 0.47 | 7:17PM 0.41 | 7:58AM 0.36 | 8:14PM 0.32 | 8:48AM 0.26 | 9:06PM 0.24 | 9:33AM 0.19 | 9:52PM 0.19 | 10:15AM 0.14 | 10:36PM 0.19 | 10:56AM 0.14 | 11:18PM 0.23 | 11:35AM 0.16 | 11:59PM 0.31 | 12:14PM 0.23 | |||||||||||||
Tue 17 | Wednesday 18 | Thursday 19 | Friday 20 | Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sun 29 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:41 |
| Sunset | 5:00 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 5:01 | - | - | 5:01 | - | - | 5:01 | - | - | 5:01 | - | - | 5:02 | - | - | 5:02 | - | - | 5:02 | - | - | 5:04 | - | - |
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| Temp. °C | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 23 |
| Feels °C (?) | 20 | 20 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 19 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 15 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Wed afternoon, light winds from the NW by Fri morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Tue morning, strong winds from the N by Wed night). | Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Fri afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, strong winds from the NNE by Sun afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Cape Vidal Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Cape Vidal provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Cape Vidal can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cape Vidal 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 Vidal) 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 Vidal 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.
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