Danger Reef surf break

Danger Reef surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Wednesday 25 Mar 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
15.0° C
(Which is 4.2°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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 25) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. 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 2.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 28) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 25) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Wed 25th Mar)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Best Surf 8AM (Sat 28th Mar)6.5ft (2.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sat 28th Mar)8ft (2.4m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
3
4
4
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
SSW
1.1
SSW
1
SSW
1.5
SW
1.6
SW
1.4
SW
1.1
SW
1
WSW
1.6
WSW
2.3
SW
2.3
SW
1.8
SW
1.6
SW
1.3
SW
0.9
SW
1
S
0.9
S
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.7
SW
1
SW
Period(s) (?)1211111010109991111111013129911141615
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)4213022264324803342021653781280125677853053521717613687169248424
Wind
(km/h)
25
NNW
15
WNW
10
NW
5
WNW
10
SW
5
SSE
15
NW
20
NW
15
WNW
15
WNW
15
W
10
S
10
SSE
15
S
15
SSE
10
S
20
S
15
SSE
15
SSE
20
SSE
20
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcrossglassoffoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:34PM
1.06
9:21AM
1.07
10:41PM
1.06
11:23AM
1.09
12:11AM
1.19
12:38PM
1.19
1:05AM
1.33
1:27PM
1.30
1:45AM
1.45
2:05PM
1.39
2:19AM
1.55
2:38PM
1.45
2:49AM
1.60
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:06PM
0.48
2:51AM
0.58
4:06PM
0.54
5:12AM
0.56
5:51PM
0.47
6:35AM
0.43
6:52PM
0.36
7:25AM
0.30
7:35PM
0.25
8:04AM
0.18
8:10PM
0.17
8:37AM
0.10
8:42PM
0.13
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Sunrise6:52--6:52--6:54--6:54--6:54--6:56--6:56--
Sunset-6:51--6:50--6:47--6:46--6:45--6:44--6:43-
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C202019202119202119181919181918181817181918
Feels °C (?)171818202120191818161718161716171514171715
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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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