Claptons Coils surfForecast / Eastern Cape (S) / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Wednesday 17 Dec 2025 SAST
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Claptons Coils surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Claptons Coils sea temperature is
19.1° C
(Which is 2.5°C colder than average for this time of year)


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 Thursday (Dec 18) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 10s period. 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 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 22) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 10s period and expected on Wednesday (Dec 17) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 18th Dec)6ft (1.9m) 10s
Best Surf11PM (Mon 22nd Dec)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 22nd Dec)11ft (3.5m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Claptons Coils over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Sat night). Mainly strong winds.

Wed
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
3
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
3
0
0
3
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.3
S
0.3
ENE
1.8
S
1.6
S
1.4
S
1.5
SSE
1.4
SSE
0.9
SSE
1.2
S
0.4
ENE
1.2
E
2
E
3.5
E
3.5
E
3
E
3.5
E
2.5
E
1.9
E
1.7
E
1.5
E
1.3
E
Period(s) (?)138101111111111169578910101110111010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3114625588449494415167771277737714572093185424981626774639452327
Wind
(km/h)
35
SW
10
WNW
15
S
15
SSE
10
N
15
S
10
SSE
5
NW
15
SE
25
ESE
10
ENE
35
E
40
E
20
ENE
20
E
35
E
25
W
40
WSW
30
SSW
15
SW
15
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossoffcross-
on
oncross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
offononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:14PM
1.41
2:44AM
1.33
2:49PM
1.46
3:17AM
1.39
3:23PM
1.50
3:50AM
1.44
3:55PM
1.52
4:22AM
1.47
4:27PM
1.52
4:55AM
1.48
4:59PM
1.51
5:28AM
1.48
5:31PM
1.47
6:03AM
1.48
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:34PM
0.31
8:40AM
0.38
9:07PM
0.25
9:14AM
0.33
9:39PM
0.21
9:48AM
0.30
10:10PM
0.18
10:21AM
0.29
10:42PM
0.16
10:54AM
0.29
11:13PM
0.16
11:29AM
0.32
11:46PM
0.18
12:06PM
0.35
Wed
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Sunrise--5:03--5:03--5:03--5:05--5:05--5:05--5:05
Sunset7:28--7:29--7:30--7:30--7:30--7:30--7:31--
cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
Rain (mm)
-1---------------1231
Temp. °C201819201820201920212020222227272424242120
Feels °C (?)131516161717172018181816171826222319192017
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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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