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Danger Reef surf break

Danger Reef surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Friday 27 Feb 2026 SAST
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Danger Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Danger Reef sea temperature is
17.6° C
 (Which is 2.2°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Danger Reef this week:

The surf forecast for Danger Reef over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Feb 28) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Danger Reef in the next 12 days are 5.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 01) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Feb 28) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 28th Feb)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 2nd Mar)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sun 1st Mar)16ft (5.0m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Danger Reef over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Wed morning, fresh winds from the NW by Thu afternoon).

Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Fri
06
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
3
6
7
6
3
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
2
3
1
2
3
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
SSW
1.5
SSW
2.3
SW
4
SW
4
SW
4.5
SW
4
SSW
3
SSW
3
SSW
2.3
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
1.4
SW
1.8
SW
1.7
SW
1.6
SW
1.4
SW
1.7
SSW
1.8
SSW
Period(s) (?)111111121415141413121211111010121111111010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)45556012114348712181496040343025981631776556572494404960726579458576690
Wind
(km/h)
10
SSW
25
NW
35
WNW
30
WSW
30
WSW
30
WSW
10
SW
10
SSE
20
SSE
15
SE
10
S
15
SSW
10
SE
5
SSE
15
S
10
S
20
NNW
40
NW
20
WNW
15
NW
20
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossoffoffcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crossoncross-
on		oncross-
on		crossoncross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		offoffoffoffcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:23AM
1.28
1:40PM
1.34
2:07AM
1.43
2:23PM
1.44
2:45AM
1.55
3:00PM
1.51
3:18AM
1.63
3:34PM
1.54
3:50AM
1.67
4:05PM
1.53
4:19AM
1.65
4:35PM
1.49
4:48AM
1.60
5:04PM
1.43
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:37AM
0.33
7:57PM
0.21
8:21AM
0.20
8:35PM
0.11
8:59AM
0.10
9:09PM
0.05
9:33AM
0.04
9:40PM
0.03
10:05AM
0.03
10:09PM
0.04
10:35AM
0.05
10:38PM
0.09
11:03AM
0.11
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Fri
06
Sunrise-6:31--6:33--6:33--6:35--6:35--6:35--6:37-
Sunset--7:23--7:22--7:22--7:20--7:19--7:17--7:15
clear
part cloud
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C181920191717171718171818181921202122202022
Feels °C (?)161515151111141514121716161819191918151921
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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 12 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.

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