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Captains surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Wednesday 30 Apr 2025 SAST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Captains this week:
The surf forecast for Captains over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 30) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Captains in the next 12 days are 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 01) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Friday (May 02) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 30th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 30th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Thu 1st May) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Captains over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
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| Energy (?) | 1813 | 1138 | 785 | 2865 | 3045 | 1938 | 1456 | 1549 | 1261 | 807 | 586 | 396 | 296 | 405 | 643 | 711 | 722 | 769 | 625 | 215 | 346 | 564 | 543 | 867 | 1013 | 970 | 1475 | 1073 | 816 | 531 | 655 | 624 | 335 | 408 | 339 | 221 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | off | cross- off | cross | off | glass | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | off | on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | on | on | glass | glass | on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:11PM 1.46 | 5:26AM 1.45 | 6:00PM 1.35 | 6:18AM 1.29 | 6:58PM 1.23 | 7:22AM 1.13 | 8:14PM 1.14 | 8:50AM 1.03 | 9:47PM 1.13 | 10:30AM 1.02 | 11:07PM 1.17 | 11:44AM 1.07 | 12:02AM 1.24 | 12:34PM 1.14 | 12:43AM 1.31 | 1:11PM 1.21 | 1:16AM 1.37 | 1:44PM 1.28 | 1:47AM 1.41 | 2:14PM 1.33 | 2:17AM 1.44 | 2:44PM 1.37 | 2:47AM 1.45 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:59AM 0.05 | 11:17PM 0.20 | 11:45AM 0.19 | 12:09AM 0.33 | 12:37PM 0.33 | 1:13AM 0.46 | 1:42PM 0.46 | 2:43AM 0.55 | 3:11PM 0.53 | 4:29AM 0.55 | 4:42PM 0.53 | 5:45AM 0.48 | 5:47PM 0.49 | 6:34AM 0.40 | 6:34PM 0.43 | 7:10AM 0.32 | 7:11PM 0.38 | 7:41AM 0.25 | 7:44PM 0.34 | 8:10AM 0.20 | 8:14PM 0.30 | 8:38AM 0.16 | 8:44PM 0.28 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:18 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:06 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:04 | - | - | 6:02 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 5:59 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:57 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 9 | 1 | - |
| Temp. °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 19 | 17 | 22 | 24 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 16 | 21 | 25 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 |
| Feels °C (?) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 21 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 13 | 19 | 22 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 8 | 9 | 9 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the SW by Sun morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Captains Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Captains provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Captains can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Captains 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 (Captains) 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 Captains 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.
Captains is 12 km (7 miles) from the city of Robben Island. If you plan a holiday in Cape Town, look for hotels and other accommodation in Robben Island. Robben Island has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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