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Danger Reef surf break

Danger Reef surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Thursday 29 Jan 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
19.2° C
 (Which is 1.0°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Danger Reef this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Danger Reef in the next 12 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Feb 01) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 13s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 29) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 5AM (Sun 1st Feb)10ft (3.0m) 16s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2
SW
1.9
SW
1.6
SW
1.4
SW
1.2
SW
1.4
SW
1
SW
0.8
SW
2.5
SW
2.3
SW
2.2
SW
1.8
SW
1.4
SW
1.3
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
2.3
SE
1.4
SE
0.7
SW
2.3
SSE
2
SSE
Period(s) (?)13121212121110181614141312121111661276
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)124510267475394074311924573311224718641050597456225173399132144479340
Wind
(km/h)
20
SE
30
SSE
20
SSE
15
S
25
S
20
S
20
S
30
SSE
20
SSE
20
S
25
S
20
S
20
SSE
30
SSE
20
SE
20
SSE
30
SSE
15
ESE
5
SSE
10
SSE
10
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		ononononcross-
on		oncross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:36PM
1.29
1:24AM
1.26
1:39PM
1.39
2:16AM
1.40
2:29PM
1.48
3:00AM
1.52
3:13PM
1.53
3:39AM
1.61
3:52PM
1.55
4:16AM
1.65
4:29PM
1.53
4:50AM
1.64
5:04PM
1.47
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:11PM
0.29
7:32AM
0.35
8:04PM
0.17
8:25AM
0.22
8:48PM
0.08
9:11AM
0.13
9:28PM
0.02
9:52AM
0.07
10:04PM
-0.00
10:29AM
0.06
10:37PM
0.02
11:05AM
0.09
11:09PM
0.08
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Sunrise6:03--6:03--6:05--6:05--6:07--6:07--6:09--
Sunset-7:53--7:52--7:52--7:52--7:51--7:50--7:49-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C212221222221212220212019192020222323262524
Feels °C (?)181917222120192017201816181818212122272624
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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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