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Captains Surf Forecast
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Captains surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Monday 14 Jul 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 Tuesday (Jul 15) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Captains in the next 12 days are 5.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 18) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 17) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 15th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Tue 15th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 18th Jul) | 16ft (5.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Captains over the next 12 days.
Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Sat 26 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 1051 | 1714 | 2119 | 5866 | 3871 | 2883 | 2805 | 4514 | 10808 | 12338 | 11235 | 8177 | 5233 | 3199 | 2542 | 1703 | 1645 | 1890 | 1439 | 2434 | 2858 | 1244 | 925 | 655 | 458 | 403 | 590 | 1177 | 1215 | 1915 | 1888 | 4836 | 3640 | 2310 | 1602 | 1355 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | on | on | on | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | glass | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:00AM 1.35 | 6:27PM 1.49 | 6:46AM 1.28 | 7:12PM 1.44 | 7:40AM 1.21 | 8:05PM 1.38 | 8:45AM 1.14 | 9:11PM 1.31 | 10:06AM 1.10 | 10:30PM 1.27 | 11:31AM 1.13 | 11:50PM 1.29 | 12:45PM 1.21 | 1:00AM 1.34 | 1:44PM 1.31 | 1:57AM 1.41 | 2:33PM 1.41 | 2:46AM 1.46 | 3:17PM 1.49 | 3:29AM 1.48 | 3:57PM 1.54 | 4:09AM 1.47 | 4:34PM 1.56 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:59PM 0.23 | 12:04PM 0.19 | 12:44AM 0.26 | 12:47PM 0.26 | 1:35AM 0.30 | 1:36PM 0.35 | 2:36AM 0.35 | 2:39PM 0.44 | 3:50AM 0.38 | 4:00PM 0.49 | 5:13AM 0.37 | 5:32PM 0.48 | 6:29AM 0.31 | 6:50PM 0.41 | 7:31AM 0.23 | 7:52PM 0.31 | 8:21AM 0.16 | 8:43PM 0.23 | 9:05AM 0.10 | 9:28PM 0.17 | 9:44AM 0.07 | 10:09PM 0.15 | 10:21AM 0.08 | |||||||||||||
Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Sat 26 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:48 | - | - | 7:48 | - | - | 7:48 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:46 | - | - | 7:46 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:43 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:55 | - | - | 5:55 | - | - | 5:57 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:59 | - | - | 5:59 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:01 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 5 | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 2 | 4 | 2 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 |
| Feels °C (?) | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 11 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Sun night, strong winds from the SSE by Mon afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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