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Crayfish Factory surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Tuesday 13 Jan 2026 SAST
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Crayfish Factory surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Crayfish Factory sea temperature is
19.5° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Crayfish Factory this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Crayfish Factory in the next 12 days are 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 15) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 10s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 18) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 5AM (Thu 15th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Crayfish Factory over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Wed morning, strong winds from the SE by Thu night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Sat morning, strong winds from the SE by Sun night).

Tue
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
1
1
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7
SW
1.7
SW
1.5
SW
1.7
SW
3.5
SSW
3
SSW
1.9
SW
2
SSE
1.3
SSW
0.9
WSW
1
SW
1.4
SW
1.6
SW
2.5
SW
3
SW
3
SW
2.3
SW
1.7
SW
1.5
SW
2.4
SE
2.2
SE
Period(s) (?)111111121112117101010101010121212111166
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)713701553765306321038063503201511843574691481270023461463671515480374
Wind
(km/h)
25
S
15
SSE
15
WNW
30
WNW
35
SSE
40
SE
45
SE
45
SE
30
SSE
35
SSE
30
SSE
15
SW
25
WSW
30
SSW
25
S
35
SSE
45
SE
40
SE
55
SE
55
SE
40
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		crosscross-
on		crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on		cross-
on		crossonononcross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrosscrosscross-
off		cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:36AM
1.03
12:39PM
1.14
1:27AM
1.11
1:29PM
1.21
2:07AM
1.20
2:09PM
1.29
2:42AM
1.29
2:45PM
1.36
3:15AM
1.37
3:18PM
1.41
3:46AM
1.45
3:51PM
1.45
4:18AM
1.50
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:24PM
0.51
6:36AM
0.60
7:17PM
0.43
7:29AM
0.52
7:58PM
0.35
8:10AM
0.43
8:33PM
0.27
8:46AM
0.36
9:05PM
0.20
9:19AM
0.29
9:35PM
0.14
9:52AM
0.24
10:04PM
0.10
10:24AM
0.21
Tue
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Sunrise--5:48--5:50--5:50--5:50--5:52--5:52--5:54
Sunset8:00--8:00--8:00--8:00--8:00--8:00--7:59--
clear
clear
clear
clear
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
----1--------1-------
Temp. °C212021212017181819191819202019191820191922
Feels °C (?)191720181791091413121617171413111210915
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Information about the Crayfish Factory Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Crayfish Factory provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Crayfish Factory can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Crayfish Factory 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 (Crayfish Factory) 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 Crayfish Factory 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 Cape Town? If you are looking for accommodation near Crayfish Factory, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Cape Town, consider staying in Cape Town which is 29 km (18 miles) away. Other places in and around Cape Town where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Bellville which is 40 km (25 miles) away, Robben Island, Stellenbosch and Kayamnandi.

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