Danger Reef Surf Break

Danger Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 34.11° S 18.46° E

Issued: 7 am 24 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Danger Reef sea temperature is
14.4° C

1.6°C colder than average for this time of year

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 24 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 28 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 16s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 28 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 16s period, WSW swell with 16,396 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 26 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 15s period with SSW 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 Friday (Jun 26) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 7s. 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 5.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 28) 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 1.9m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 28) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Fri 26th Jun)8ft (2.4m) 15s
Best Surf 8PM (Sun 28th Jun)18ft (5.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 28th Jun)18ft (5.5m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 56mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Sun morning, light winds from the S by Mon night).

Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
4
0
0
2
3
2
3
4
4
3
4
3
1
6
6
!
0
3
2
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
SW
16
3.5
SW
16
3
SSW
14
2.4
SSW
13
1.8
SW
13
2.3
SW
16
2.5
SSW
16
2.5
SSW
16
2
SSW
14
1.8
SW
14
1.9
SW
13
1.9
SW
13
2.4
SW
12
2.5
SW
18
5
SW
16
5
SW
14
3.5
SW
14
3
SW
13
2.5
SSW
12
2.5
SSW
12
2.3
SSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
6712
6427
3789
1920
974
2660
3413
3283
1647
1179
1280
1228
1652
3705
11992
9172
4649
3118
2186
1866
1437
Wind (km/h)
20
SE
25
SE
25
SE
10
SE
5
S
15
SE
10
SE
10
SSE
15
N
25
N
20
NNW
25
NNW
40
NNW
35
NNW
40
N
25
WNW
30
SSW
10
S
15
SSE
25
SE
15
ESE
Wind State
on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
High Tide
11:39AM1.06m
11:47PM1.20m
12:36PM1.10m
00:40AM1.22m
1:23PM1.16m
1:25AM1.25m
2:03PM1.22m
2:06AM1.29m
2:40PM1.27m
2:44AM1.33m
3:16PM1.32m
3:20AM1.36m
3:50PM1.36m
3:54AM1.37m
Low Tide
5:36PM0.55m
6:27AM0.42m
6:35PM0.52m
7:13AM0.37m
7:24PM0.47m
7:54AM0.32m
8:06PM0.42m
8:31AM0.28m
8:44PM0.38m
9:06AM0.24m
9:20PM0.34m
9:39AM0.21m
9:55PM0.32m
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
cloud
light rain
heavy rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:52
7:52
7:52
7:52
7:52
7:52
7:52
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:44
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:45
 mm
1
5
31
11
3
5
Temp °C
14
15
14
15
20
19
18
22
22
18
18
16
15
15
14
15
14
13
13
13
13
Feels °C
11
11
9
13
19
17
16
20
21
15
14
13
10
7
10
10
7
9
10
8
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
SW
16
3.5
SW
16
3
SSW
14
2.4
SSW
13
1.8
SW
13
2.3
SW
16
2.5
SSW
16
2.5
SSW
16
2
SSW
14
1.8
SW
14
1.9
SW
13
1.9
SW
13
2.4
SW
12
2.5
SW
18
5
SW
16
4
SW
14
3.5
SW
14
3
SW
13
2.5
SSW
12
2.5
SSW
12
2.3
SSW
12
Energy kJ
6712
6427
3789
1920
974
2660
3413
3283
1647
1179
1280
1228
1652
3705
11992
6245
4649
3118
2186
1866
1437
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
22
0.6
SSW
17
0.9
SSE
7
1
SSE
7
0.1
SE
7
0.3
SE
6
0.1
SW
22
0.5
SW
20
1.1
SW
18
1.9
SW
12
1.4
SSE
11
1.1
S
10
0.4
SSE
10
Energy kJ
9
202
84
91
2
6
18
186
702
1013
452
264
35
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
17
0.2
WSW
22
0.2
ESE
7
0.7
SW
22
Energy kJ
261
46
4
471
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SE
4
1.8
SE
6
1.7
SE
6
1.3
SSE
7
1.3
SSE
8
1.5
SE
7
1.3
SE
7
0.5
WNW
3
0.8
NW
4
1.8
NW
6
3.5
WSW
12
5
SW
14
0.6
SSE
3
1.1
ESE
5
Energy kJ
43
200
182
150
198
231
189
5
16
214
2904
9172
8
54
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
9
9
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
3
4
3
3
4
9
8
5
5
4
4
4
Distance (km)
11
23
16
10
10
10
10
10
0
19
0
2
175
175
319
6
163
11
16
10
10
Best forecast wave conditions in Cape Town
Rating
(10 max)
9
9
5
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
4
3
8
5
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
9
9
5
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
9
9
9
8
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
8
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
9
7
5
9
9
9
8
7
5
5
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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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