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Danger Reef Surf Forecast
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Danger Reef surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Friday 09 May 2025 SAST
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 Friday (May 09) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 12s period. 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 4.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 10) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 9s period and expected on Saturday (May 10) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Fri 9th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 11th May) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 10th May) | 15ft (4.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Danger Reef over the next 12 days.
Fri 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wed 21 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 15 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 803 | 387 | 3932 | 6194 | 4203 | 3264 | 1750 | 834 | 514 | 1444 | 1576 | 1189 | 4013 | 2902 | 2253 | 1179 | 659 | 1003 | 761 | 736 | 628 | 411 | 273 | 852 | 716 | 1089 | 829 | 586 | 716 | 807 | 755 | 389 | 238 | 314 | 4765 | 4178 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | on | on | on | on | glass | on | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:47AM 1.42 | 2:14PM 1.33 | 2:17AM 1.45 | 2:44PM 1.37 | 2:47AM 1.46 | 3:14PM 1.38 | 3:18AM 1.45 | 3:44PM 1.37 | 3:49AM 1.42 | 4:16PM 1.35 | 4:21AM 1.37 | 4:49PM 1.31 | 4:55AM 1.32 | 5:27PM 1.26 | 5:32AM 1.25 | 6:12PM 1.21 | 6:19AM 1.18 | 7:07PM 1.18 | 7:20AM 1.11 | 8:17PM 1.17 | 8:41AM 1.08 | 9:32PM 1.22 | 10:07AM 1.11 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:43PM 0.33 | 8:10AM 0.20 | 8:14PM 0.30 | 8:38AM 0.17 | 8:44PM 0.27 | 9:07AM 0.15 | 9:14PM 0.27 | 9:35AM 0.16 | 9:44PM 0.28 | 10:05AM 0.19 | 10:15PM 0.31 | 10:37AM 0.23 | 10:49PM 0.36 | 11:11AM 0.28 | 11:26PM 0.42 | 11:50AM 0.34 | 12:13AM 0.48 | 12:38PM 0.39 | 1:14AM 0.53 | 1:39PM 0.44 | 2:35AM 0.54 | 2:53PM 0.46 | 4:01AM 0.48 | |||||||||||||
Fri 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wed 21 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:35 |
| Sunset | 5:58 | - | - | 5:57 | - | - | 5:55 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:53 | - | - | 5:53 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 4 | 2 | 2 | 10 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 15 |
| Feels °C (?) | 13 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 11 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Sat morning, calm by Sat night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Mon afternoon, light winds from the ENE by Mon night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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