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Cave Rock surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Tuesday 16 Sep 2025 SAST
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 Wednesday (Sep 17) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 16s. 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 4.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 16) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 20) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 17th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 17th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Tue 16th Sep) | 15ft (4.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cave Rock over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Tue afternoon, calm by Thu morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 16 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 10 | ||
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 429 | 3982 | 1472 | 1005 | 980 | 835 | 1037 | 835 | 1472 | 1237 | 604 | 604 | 330 | 408 | 290 | 289 | 300 | 198 | 158 | 796 | 815 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- off | on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | on | cross | glass | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 12:58AM 1.35 | 1:39PM 1.50 | 1:53AM 1.52 | 2:17PM 1.68 | 2:29AM 1.67 | 2:47PM 1.83 | 2:59AM 1.80 | 3:15PM 1.95 | 3:26AM 1.88 | 3:40PM 2.03 | 3:52AM 1.93 | 4:05PM 2.07 | 4:16AM 1.94 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:49PM 0.89 | 7:17AM 0.74 | 7:51PM 0.70 | 8:02AM 0.57 | 8:27PM 0.53 | 8:35AM 0.42 | 8:57PM 0.39 | 9:03AM 0.30 | 9:24PM 0.28 | 9:29AM 0.22 | 9:50PM 0.21 | 9:55AM 0.18 | 10:15PM 0.19 | 10:19AM 0.17 | |||||||||
Tue 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:45 | ||
| Sunset | 5:47 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 5 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 22 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 20 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 19 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 14 | ||
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The cross-on wind has turned onshore at Cave Rock (light winds from the SE.(Wind varies from 100 to 180 degs) at Durban Shaka Airport 37 km from Cave Rock). 1.7m 6s windswell from the S with a 1.1m 12s groundswell from the SSW. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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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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