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Cave Rock surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Tuesday 19 May 2026 SASTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
23.9° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cave Rock in the next 16 days are 1.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) 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 1.4m 12s period and expected on Friday (May 22) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 20th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 22nd May) | 4ft (1.2m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Fri 22nd May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cave Rock over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
S 11 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSW 18 | |
114 | 110 | 133 | 184 | 230 | 306 | 217 | 264 | 287 | 389 | 369 | 114 | 114 | 141 | 128 | 94 | 74 | 93 | 90 | 90 | 106 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | cross | cross | cross-off | |
High Tide | 5:33PM1.85m | 5:49AM1.79m | 6:22PM1.74m | 6:37AM1.64m | 7:17PM1.63m | 7:34AM1.50m | 8:24PM1.52m | 8:50AM1.38m | 9:47PM1.47m | 10:23AM1.34m | 11:11PM1.49m | 11:46AM1.37m | 00:16AM1.55m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:19AM0.24m | 11:41PM0.39m | 12:04PM0.35m | 00:31AM0.52m | 12:53PM0.48m | 1:30AM0.65m | 1:53PM0.61m | 2:45AM0.75m | 3:08PM0.71m | 4:18AM0.78m | 4:35PM0.74m | 5:41AM0.73m | 5:51PM0.70m | ||||||||
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 | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — |
 | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:06 | — |
— | 1 | 6 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 |
21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 24 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 22 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 7 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 |
 kJ | 55 | 47 | 73 | 184 | 230 | 306 | 217 | 142 | 287 | 389 | 369 | 92 | 114 | 141 | 128 | 94 | 68 | 93 | 90 | 90 | 78 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 13 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 10 | E 13 | SE 7 | S 12 | S 11 | E 11 | ENE 6 | S 10 | S 7 | S 7 | SSE 11 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 |
| kJ | 114 | 56 | 133 | 93 | 116 | 80 | 87 | 264 | 51 | 103 | 89 | 114 | 22 | 49 | 50 | 25 | 74 | 65 | 42 | 40 | 39 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | S 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | E 13 | S 15 | S 14 | SE 7 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | S 7 | SW 12 | SW 13 | S 6 | SSW 18 |
| kJ | 86 | 110 | 47 | 169 | 109 | 54 | 83 | 115 | 63 | 22 | 118 | 82 | 73 | 35 | 59 | 81 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 106 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 3 | S 4 | S 4 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | ENE 12 | — | — | S 5 | S 5 | — | — | — | NE 3 | NE 4 | — | SW 3 |
| kJ | 1 | 10 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 497 | — | — | 21 | 22 | — | — | — | 2 | 10 | — | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 9 | 68 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 162 | 228 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
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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 16 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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