Cave Rock surf break

Cave Rock surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Friday 06 Feb 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
25.9° 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 Saturday (Feb 07) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s is also forecast. 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 1.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 11) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Feb 10) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sat 7th Feb)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 10th Feb)4ft (1.2m) 12s
Most Powerful 8AM (Wed 11th Feb)4ft (1.2m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 22°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Thu morning).

Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Fri
13
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
3
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.6
S
1.2
ENE
0.4
S
0.6
S
0.3
SSW
1.1
E
0.5
S
0.8
S
1.1
S
1
S
1.1
S
0.8
S
0.7
S
0.9
S
0.6
S
0.9
E
0.9
E
0.9
E
0.8
E
Period(s) (?)512106991181413131312141313128888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)354470872553221611002194173353302361732529810511510984
Wind
(km/h)
10
SW
20
E
20
SSE
5
N
15
S
25
SW
5
WNW
20
ENE
20
S
10
N
30
SSW
25
S
10
WSW
15
ENE
25
NE
10
NNE
40
SSW
35
SSW
15
WSW
25
NE
15
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on
oncross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:45AM
1.85
6:48PM
1.70
7:12AM
1.72
7:13PM
1.55
7:42AM
1.58
7:41PM
1.40
8:21AM
1.43
8:26PM
1.25
9:57AM
1.29
12:17AM
1.18
1:09PM
1.34
2:01AM
1.34
2:08PM
1.48
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:30AM
0.37
12:51PM
0.54
12:55AM
0.49
1:19PM
0.68
1:21AM
0.64
1:51PM
0.82
1:50AM
0.80
2:40PM
0.96
2:41AM
0.96
5:43PM
1.04
6:24AM
1.02
7:49PM
0.90
7:58AM
0.88
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Fri
13
Sunrise-5:28--5:30--5:30--5:31--5:31--5:33--5:33-
Sunset--6:50--6:49--6:47--6:47--6:46--6:45--6:45
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thunderstorm
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rain showers
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clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
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thunderstorm
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clear
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Rain (mm)
------2-229--2--1--2--
Temp. °C252627262727242626232526252526262727252727
Feels °C (?)272729313028262626252325262627282525272728
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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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