Danger Reef surf break

Danger Reef surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Thursday 16 Apr 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
18.5° C
(Which is normal 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 Thursday (Apr 16) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 22s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Danger Reef in the next 16 days are 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 22) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 19) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Thu 16th Apr)7.5ft (2.3m) 13s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 18th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful11AM (Wed 22nd Apr)15ft (4.5m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 42mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Fri afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Sat afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the W on Sun night, light winds from the NNW by Mon night).

Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
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Rating
(10 max)
5
3
4
4
3
4
3
3
2
1
0
4
6
5
5
4
0
0
7
6
4
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
SW
2.5
SW
2
SW
2.1
SW
2.2
SW
2.3
SW
2.5
SW
2.1
SW
2.2
WSW
2.5
SW
4
WSW
4
SW
4
SW
3.5
SW
3
SW
2.5
SW
2.5
SSW
3
SSW
4.5
SSW
4
SSW
3.5
SSW
Period(s) (?)14141312111213138101112141414131213161616
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)326123561299125512561474239914946811433382944586120490434422046224626021006285446151
Wind
(km/h)
5
S
10
SW
15
N
25
NW
15
NNW
5
NW
20
NNW
30
NNW
25
NW
50
NW
50
WNW
35
W
25
W
25
WNW
15
WNW
10
NNW
25
SE
25
SE
15
ESE
20
SSE
20
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscrosscross-
off
offcross-
off
offcross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
ononononon
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:39PM
1.53
2:50AM
1.71
3:17PM
1.57
3:28AM
1.73
3:56PM
1.57
4:08AM
1.69
4:36PM
1.53
4:50AM
1.60
5:20PM
1.44
5:36AM
1.46
6:10PM
1.33
6:30AM
1.30
7:13PM
1.22
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:34AM
-0.00
8:40PM
0.07
9:10AM
-0.07
9:18PM
0.04
9:47AM
-0.08
9:57PM
0.05
10:27AM
-0.03
10:39PM
0.11
11:09AM
0.06
11:24PM
0.21
11:56AM
0.19
12:17AM
0.34
12:51PM
0.34
1:28AM
0.46
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Sunrise7:09--7:09--7:09--7:11--7:11--7:13--7:13--
Sunset-6:22--6:21--6:19--6:17--6:16--6:15--6:15-
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
heavy rain
rain showers
rain showers
clear
rain showers
rain showers
mod rain
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
---32481-63741-1------
Temp. °C171817151415161716171615161616161717162018
Feels °C (?)16161491013121211884101012141511141716
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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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