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Cave Rock surf break

Cave Rock surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Sunday 11 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
25.4° C
 (Which is normal 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 Monday (Jan 12) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cave Rock in the next 12 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 15) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Jan 13) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 12th Jan)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 12th Jan)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s
Most Powerful 5PM (Thu 15th Jan)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, near gales from the SSW by Thu afternoon).

Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
S
0.7
SSW
1.4
E
0.3
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.6
SSW
1.4
E
1.3
E
0.4
SSW
0.4
E
0.4
E
1.7
E
0.8
S
2.5
S
1.8
S
1.1
E
1.2
E
1.8
S
1.2
E
1.3
E
1.1
E
Period(s) (?)151472220178813121294879101091010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2152011849713223726422857484744216970352201279630249314234
Wind
(km/h)
20
NE
25
NE
15
NNE
35
NE
35
NE
15
NNE
15
SSE
10
ENE
10
N
15
ENE
35
NE
30
NNE
40
S
45
SSW
30
SW
30
SSW
20
S
20
SW
15
SSE
15
ENE
10
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscross-
off		crosscrosscross-
off		oncrosscross-
off		crosscrosscross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:59AM
1.51
9:08PM
1.31
10:12AM
1.42
10:47PM
1.24
11:52AM
1.41
12:47AM
1.28
1:15PM
1.48
1:56AM
1.39
2:09PM
1.58
2:41AM
1.52
2:49PM
1.68
3:17AM
1.66
3:23PM
1.77
3:49AM
1.78
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:20PM
0.88
3:21AM
0.83
4:54PM
0.94
4:56AM
0.91
6:43PM
0.89
6:43AM
0.88
7:50PM
0.78
7:52AM
0.79
8:33PM
0.66
8:39AM
0.68
9:07PM
0.54
9:17AM
0.58
9:38PM
0.43
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunrise5:05--5:05--5:07--5:07--5:09--5:09--5:09--
Sunset-7:00--7:00--7:00--7:00--7:00--7:00--7:00-
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
--------------3--3---
Temp. °C252625252625262625252625262422232322232423
Feels °C (?)262726232424282829292624261719202021232425
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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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