Danger Reef surf break

Danger Reef surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Sunday 31 May 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
16.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Danger Reef surf forecast from 31 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 1 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 12s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 2 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 11s period, SW swell with 1,127 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 31 May, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s 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 Sunday (May 31) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Danger Reef in the next 16 days are 2.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 02) 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 0.5m 11s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Sun 31st May)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s
Best Surf 8PM (Mon 1st Jun)6ft (1.8m) 12s
Most Powerful 5AM (Tue 2nd Jun)7ft (2.1m) 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 Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Tue afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the SE by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SE on Wed morning, calm by Fri afternoon).

Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
3
3
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
3
3
3
3
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SW
12
1.3
SW
12
1.3
SW
11
1.6
SW
11
1.7
SW
13
1.7
WSW
12
1.8
SW
11
1.9
S
7
1.7
SSW
13
1.6
SW
12
2.5
SSE
8
2.4
SSE
9
2.1
SSE
9
2.2
SE
9
2.3
SE
10
1.3
SSE
11
1.1
SSE
11
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.9
WSW
12
1.1
SW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
528
494
396
589
951
807
802
387
946
742
1018
825
723
777
1082
375
305
299
243
255
325
Wind (km/h)
0
ESE
5
SSE
0
SSE
0
W
10
W
10
W
20
SSE
35
SSE
35
SE
50
SE
40
SE
40
SE
35
SE
35
SE
10
ESE
5
ENE
5
SSW
10
N
15
NNW
20
NW
25
N
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross
glassy
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
High Tide
3:25PM1.35m
3:30AM1.38m
3:59PM1.34m
4:04AM1.36m
4:34PM1.33m
4:39AM1.32m
5:10PM1.30m
5:14AM1.27m
5:49PM1.27m
5:52AM1.21m
6:31PM1.25m
6:36AM1.15m
7:19PM1.23m
Low Tide
9:16AM0.20m
9:28PM0.31m
9:49AM0.21m
10:02PM0.33m
10:21AM0.23m
10:37PM0.36m
10:55AM0.26m
11:13PM0.40m
11:29AM0.30m
11:53PM0.44m
12:06PM0.34m
00:38AM0.48m
12:48PM0.39m
1:31AM0.50m
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
heavy rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:41
7:41
7:43
7:43
7:43
7:45
7:45
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:45
5:44
5:44
5:44
5:44
5:43
5:43
1
14
Temp °C
18
19
17
17
18
17
16
16
15
15
14
14
14
16
15
13
15
14
15
16
16
18
18
16
17
17
16
13
10
7
8
4
6
7
8
9
10
13
13
11
11
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SW
12
1.3
SW
12
1.3
SW
11
1.6
SW
11
1.7
SW
13
1.7
WSW
12
1.8
SW
11
1
WSW
10
1.7
SSW
13
1.6
SW
12
1.4
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
1
SW
11
0.9
SW
11
1.6
SSE
10
1.3
SSE
11
1.1
SSE
11
1
SSE
11
0.9
SSE
12
0.9
WSW
12
1.1
SW
12
Energy kJ
528
494
396
589
951
807
802
231
946
742
570
355
242
198
510
375
286
261
243
255
325
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
4
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
7
0.3
SSW
14
0.2
ESE
7
0.2
ESE
7
1
SSW
8
0.8
SSW
10
0.7
WSW
11
0.5
W
11
0.5
W
10
0.2
W
10
0.3
W
10
0.3
W
10
0.8
SW
11
0.7
SW
10
0.8
SW
15
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SSE
12
0.8
SSE
12
Energy kJ
4
6
5
39
5
5
134
138
123
61
54
8
18
19
140
108
305
299
241
247
174
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
12
0.2
ESE
7
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
S
12
0.4
SSW
11
0.4
SW
15
0.3
SSW
14
0.5
SW
16
0.4
SW
10
0.2
S
9
0.3
SSE
12
0.2
SSE
11
0.2
SSE
11
Energy kJ
3
5
17
12
41
58
37
130
34
6
27
11
12
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SE
4
1.9
S
7
2.1
SSE
7
2.2
SE
7
2.5
SSE
8
2.4
SSE
9
2.1
SSE
9
2.2
SE
9
2.3
SE
10
0.5
E
3
Energy kJ
6
387
384
463
1018
825
723
777
1082
5
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
3
3
3
4
2
4
3
3
2
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
2
Distance (km)
0
10
0
0
0
0
10
337
36
199
999
201
163
163
10
2
0
0
0
0
19
Best forecast wave conditions in Cape Town
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
3
4
3
4
3
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
2
4
4
3
4
4
4
5
4
5
4
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
6
5
5
4
4
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
9
6
6
9
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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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