

Danger Reef Surf Forecast / Cape Town / South Africa
1 h 4 min ago

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Danger Reef this week:
The surf forecast for Danger Reef over the next 7 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Feb 28) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 15s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Danger Reef in the next 7 days are 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 04) 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 1.1m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 02) at 5AM.
Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 28th Feb) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Best Surf | 5PM (Wed 3rd Mar) | 7ft (2.2m) 18s |
Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 4th Mar) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Danger Reef over the next 7 days.
Rating (10 max) |
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Swell Height Map |
Wave Height (m) & direction (?) |
Period(s) (?) |
Wave (?)Graph ![]() |
Energy (?) |
Wind (km/h) |
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy |
High Tide / height (m) |
Low Tide / height (m) |
Summary |
Rain (mm) |
High °C |
Low °C |
Chill °C (?) |
Sunrise |
Sunset |
Sun 28 | Monday 01 | Tuesday 02 | Wednesday 03 | Thursday 04 | Friday 05 | Saturday 06 | Sunday 07 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night |
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ESE | ESE | ESE | ESE | SW | SW | SW | SW | WSW | WSW | WSW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SSW | SSW | SSW | SW | SW | SW |
7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 |
1001 | 597 | 184 | 138 | 184 | 342 | 352 | 731 | 983 | 3037 | 8263 | 5627 | 4111 | 2382 | 1629 | 1255 | 1111 | 1475 | 1862 | 1653 | 1058 | 919 | 1086 |
SE | NNE | NW | SSE | NNW | NW | W | W | NW | W | SSE | SSE | SSE | SE | SE | SSE | N | NNW | W | WNW | NNW | S | SSE |
on | cross- off | off | on | off | off | cross- off | glass | off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- on |
4:16PM 1.60 | 4:36AM 1.72 | 4:54PM 1.57 | 5:13AM 1.70 | 5:33PM 1.50 | 5:52AM 1.62 | 6:16PM 1.39 | 6:35AM 1.49 | 7:04PM 1.26 | 7:27AM 1.34 | 8:07PM 1.13 | 8:38AM 1.19 | 9:45PM 1.04 | 10:28AM 1.11 | |||||||||
10:22PM -0.05 | 10:50AM -0.03 | 10:58PM -0.01 | 11:29AM 0.01 | 11:36PM 0.07 | 12:11PM 0.10 | 12:17AM 0.19 | 12:57PM 0.23 | 1:06AM 0.34 | 1:55PM 0.37 | 2:11AM 0.48 | 3:19PM 0.48 | 3:56AM 0.58 | 5:13PM 0.50 | |||||||||
Note: the tide data above is for Baileys Cottage Reef which is 1 km away. Surf properties and timing are calculated for Danger Reef.New forecast is published every 6 hours at www.surf-forecast.com. See detailed tide info and graph | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 28 | Monday 01 | Tuesday 02 | Wednesday 03 | Thursday 04 | Friday 05 | Saturday 06 | Sunday 07 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night |
clear | clear | some clouds | some clouds | rain shwrs | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear |
- | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
27 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 19 |
27 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 23 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 19 |
27 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 19 |
- | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - |
7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:21 | - | - | 7:19 | - | - | 7:17 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:14 | - |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm air temperatures (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm air temperatures (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Thu night, calm by Sun morning). |
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Information about the Danger Reef Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Danger Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 7 days. A general guide to surfing at Danger Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Danger Reef 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 (Danger Reef) 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 Danger Reef 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 Danger Reef, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Cape Town, consider staying in Cape Town which is 20 km (12 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 29 km (18 miles) away, Robben Island, Stellenbosch and Kayamnandi.