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Claptons Coils Surf Forecast
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Claptons Coils surfForecast / Eastern Cape (S) / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Tuesday 13 May 2025 SAST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Claptons Coils this week:
The surf forecast for Claptons Coils over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 13) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Claptons Coils in the next 12 days are 1.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 18) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.5m 9s period and expected on Tuesday (May 20) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Tue 13th May) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sat 17th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 18th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Claptons Coils over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 7 |
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| Energy (?) | 55 | 60 | 59 | 93 | 43 | 23 | 22 | 12 | 21 | 24 | 18 | 17 | 38 | 166 | 276 | 192 | 188 | 154 | 116 | 104 | 99 | 85 | 85 | 98 | 37 | 9 | 517 | 348 | 282 | 215 | 101 | 180 | 103 | 176 | 136 | 197 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross | off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- on | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross | off | glass | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:07PM 1.48 | 4:14AM 1.55 | 4:36PM 1.45 | 4:43AM 1.51 | 5:08PM 1.41 | 5:15AM 1.45 | 5:43PM 1.35 | 5:50AM 1.37 | 6:25PM 1.29 | 6:33AM 1.29 | 7:19PM 1.23 | 7:30AM 1.20 | 8:32PM 1.21 | 8:52AM 1.13 | 9:58PM 1.25 | 10:27AM 1.14 | 11:14PM 1.35 | 11:47AM 1.21 | 12:14AM 1.48 | 12:48PM 1.32 | 1:07AM 1.61 | 1:39PM 1.42 | 1:54AM 1.70 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:58AM 0.16 | 10:04PM 0.25 | 10:27AM 0.18 | 10:34PM 0.28 | 10:58AM 0.22 | 11:06PM 0.34 | 11:31AM 0.28 | 11:42PM 0.41 | 12:09PM 0.34 | 12:26AM 0.49 | 12:56PM 0.41 | 1:26AM 0.56 | 1:58PM 0.47 | 2:49AM 0.60 | 3:15PM 0.49 | 4:23AM 0.56 | 4:35PM 0.47 | 5:42AM 0.44 | 5:45PM 0.40 | 6:42AM 0.30 | 6:43PM 0.31 | 7:32AM 0.17 | 7:35PM 0.22 | |||||||||||||
Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 18 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 28 | 32 | 28 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 26 | 18 |
| Feels °C (?) | 16 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 25 | 30 | 25 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 22 | 14 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Tue afternoon). Mainly near gales. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Sat afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Claptons Coils Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Claptons Coils provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Claptons Coils can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Claptons Coils 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 (Claptons Coils) 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 Claptons Coils 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.
Claptons Coils is 19 km (12 miles) from the city of Kruisfontein. If you plan a holiday in Eastern Cape (South), look for hotels and other accommodation in Kruisfontein. Kruisfontein has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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