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Crayfish Factory surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa
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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
16.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Crayfish Factory surf forecast from 29 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 31 May, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 11s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 30 May, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period, SW swell with 2,063 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 31 May, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 11s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Crayfish Factory this week:
The surf forecast for Crayfish Factory over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 31) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Crayfish Factory in the next 16 days are 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 30) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 11s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 06) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sun 31st May) | 6ft (1.8m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Sun 31st May) | 6ft (1.8m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 30th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Crayfish Factory over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon night, min 13°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Mon night, near gales from the ESE by Wed morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Fri 5 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SW 16 | SW 15 | |
2063 | 1163 | 813 | 899 | 808 | 734 | 604 | 927 | 1596 | 1264 | 757 | 469 | 1094 | 1118 | 935 | 637 | 389 | 410 | 255 | 161 | 666 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 2:22AM1.39m | 2:52PM1.33m | 2:56AM1.39m | 3:25PM1.34m | 3:30AM1.38m | 3:59PM1.34m | 4:04AM1.35m | 4:34PM1.32m | 4:39AM1.31m | 5:10PM1.30m | 5:14AM1.26m | 5:49PM1.27m | 5:53AM1.21m | 6:31PM1.24m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:20PM0.34m | 8:44AM0.20m | 8:54PM0.32m | 9:16AM0.20m | 9:28PM0.31m | 9:48AM0.21m | 10:02PM0.33m | 10:21AM0.23m | 10:37PM0.36m | 10:55AM0.26m | 11:13PM0.40m | 11:29AM0.30m | 11:53PM0.44m | 12:06PM0.35m | |||||||
— | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | |
5:45 | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 |
13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 15 |
2063 | 1163 | 813 | 899 | 808 | 734 | 604 | 927 | 1596 | 1264 | 757 | 469 | 1094 | 1118 | 760 | 533 | 360 | 263 | 166 | 87 | 666 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | — | SE 7 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | SW 13 | SW 10 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | SW 15 | SW 16 | S 11 |
— | — | — | — | 4 | — | 2 | 36 | 14 | 12 | 7 | 117 | 235 | 123 | 84 | 37 | 18 | 18 | 33 | 161 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | E 6 | W 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | SSW 13 | NW 11 | NW 11 | SW 15 | — | — | — | — | W 12 | — | W 10 | SW 13 | W 9 |
— | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 17 | 5 | 5 | 55 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 7 | 45 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | SSE 3 | SE 4 | SE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 7 | S 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 10 |
14 | 8 | 17 | 41 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 277 | 434 | 427 | 297 | 935 | 637 | 389 | 410 | 255 | 133 | 328 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 6 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 29 | 75 | 46 | 205 | 208 | 35 | 29 | 167 | 29 | 30 | 35 |
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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 16 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.
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