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Cave Rock surf break

Cave Rock surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Sunday 25 Jan 2026 SAST
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Cave Rock surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Cave Rock sea temperature is
24.7° C
 (Which is 1.0°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cave Rock this week:

The surf forecast for Cave Rock over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 27) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cave Rock in the next 12 days are 0.9m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 25) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Jan 27) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 27th Jan)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 27th Jan)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sun 25th Jan)3ft (0.9m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cave Rock over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Mon night, calm by Tue night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 22°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the NE by Fri afternoon).

Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
1.1
E
1.1
E
1
E
0.9
E
0.8
E
0.8
E
0.9
E
0.5
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
1.3
E
1
E
0.9
E
0.8
E
Period(s) (?)1313121212121187778881413137778
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2692121578281454913812710688768011510468561631018680
Wind
(km/h)
25
NE
25
NE
30
NE
40
NE
35
NE
5
N
20
S
20
SSW
5
N
10
SSW
15
S
5
ENE
10
SSW
5
E
15
NNE
30
NE
30
NE
20
NNE
15
SSE
5
ESE
5
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscross-
off		crosscrosscross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		glasscross-
on		cross-
on		glasscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		crosscrosscross-
off		ononglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:45PM
1.60
8:27AM
1.64
8:42PM
1.45
9:41AM
1.51
10:26PM
1.34
11:40AM
1.47
12:44AM
1.39
1:21PM
1.57
2:04AM
1.56
2:24PM
1.72
2:56AM
1.75
3:09PM
1.86
3:37AM
1.91
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:47PM
0.63
1:58AM
0.57
2:43PM
0.76
2:59AM
0.73
4:16PM
0.86
4:48AM
0.84
6:27PM
0.83
6:54AM
0.79
7:50PM
0.67
8:10AM
0.65
8:43PM
0.49
9:01AM
0.49
9:24PM
0.33
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunrise5:16--5:18--5:18--5:20--5:20--5:22--5:22--
Sunset-6:58--6:57--6:57--6:55--6:55--6:54--6:54-
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
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part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C252524272725262625242524232424242624252625
Feels °C (?)252523242522272729272628262626222426272729
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Information about the Cave Rock Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Cave Rock provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Cave Rock can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cave Rock 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 (Cave Rock) 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 Cave Rock 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast? If you are looking for accommodation near Cave Rock, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast, consider staying in Durban which is 6 km (4 miles) away. Other places in and around Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Glenwood which is 8 km (5 miles) away, Umlazi, Kwamashu and Umhlanga.

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