Danger Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.11° S 18.46° E

Danger Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 14 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Danger Reef sea temperature is
14.3°C
1.3° 

Danger Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Danger Reef surf forecast from 14 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 15 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 2,923 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 15 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Danger Reef this week:

The surf forecast for Danger Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Danger Reef in the next 16 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) 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 2.1m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 15th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 11s
Best Surf 5AM (Tue 15th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 11s
Most Powerful 2AM (Wed 16th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Danger Reef over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds.

Mon
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
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Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
12
0.8
SW
12
0.8
SW
11
1.2
SW
16
2.5
SW
14
2.1
SW
9
2.3
SSW
13
2.2
SW
13
2.1
SW
12
1.7
SW
12
1.5
SW
11
1.3
SW
11
1.5
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
2.3
SE
7
1.3
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.5
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
232
158
142
719
2923
657
1775
1594
1189
773
563
377
755
643
451
632
424
683
862
511
Wind (km/h)
30
NNW
20
NNW
40
NNW
40
NNW
30
S
35
SE
40
SSE
40
SE
40
SE
40
SSE
35
SE
40
SE
45
SE
40
SE
40
SE
45
SE
40
SSE
40
SSE
35
SSE
20
SSE
Wind State
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-on
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on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
High Tide
4:59PM1.53m
5:18AM1.36m
5:29PM1.40m
5:48AM1.25m
5:59PM1.27m
6:22AM1.13m
6:34PM1.13m
7:06AM1.01m
7:26PM1.01m
8:42AM0.91m
9:33PM0.93m
11:21AM0.95m
11:39PM0.99m
Low Tide
11:15PM0.17m
11:18AM0.26m
11:44PM0.28m
11:47AM0.38m
00:14AM0.41m
12:18PM0.50m
00:52AM0.53m
1:00PM0.63m
1:59AM0.64m
2:49PM0.73m
4:46AM0.66m
5:46PM0.68m
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light rain
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6:46
6:45
6:43
6:41
6:39
6:39
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6:36
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:38
6:39
6:39
 mm
1
24
Temp °C
17
15
15
15
14
14
15
14
14
15
14
15
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15
Feels °C
10
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10
10
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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 16 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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