Danger Reef surf break

Danger Reef surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Monday 27 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
18.1° 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 30) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 10s period and expected on Sunday (May 03) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 30th Apr)8ft (2.4m) 14s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 30th Apr)8ft (2.4m) 14s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 30th Apr)8ft (2.4m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Thu night, strong winds from the NNW by Fri afternoon).

Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
1
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
1
4
2
1
3
3
4
4
2
3
4
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
SSW
10
2.5
SSW
10
2.1
S
10
2.3
S
11
2.4
S
11
2.3
S
12
2.2
S
13
2.3
SSE
13
1.9
SSE
12
1.2
SSE
12
2.1
SSW
14
2.3
SSW
14
1.9
SW
13
2
SW
12
3
SW
12
2.2
WSW
12
1.8
WSW
11
1.6
WSW
10
0.9
SW
15
1.3
WSW
10
2.3
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1450
1288
955
1185
1363
1406
1556
1671
1071
442
1653
2061
1230
1148
2110
1247
787
541
322
322
1626
Wind (km/h)
20
SSW
15
SSW
20
S
25
SE
30
SE
20
SE
10
ESE
25
SSE
20
SE
20
SSE
20
SSW
15
NNW
30
NNW
40
NNW
25
N
20
N
15
NNW
15
N
15
NNW
15
NW
15
NNW
cross
cross
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
High Tide
1:00PM1.24m
1:11AM1.42m
1:39PM1.31m
1:46AM1.47m
2:12PM1.37m
2:17AM1.50m
2:43PM1.40m
2:47AM1.51m
3:12PM1.42m
3:17AM1.50m
3:42PM1.41m
3:47AM1.46m
4:12PM1.38m
4:18AM1.40m
Low Tide
7:02PM0.33m
7:36AM0.21m
7:39PM0.28m
8:09AM0.15m
8:13PM0.24m
8:38AM0.12m
8:44PM0.22m
9:07AM0.11m
9:14PM0.22m
9:35AM0.12m
9:43PM0.24m
10:04AM0.16m
10:13PM0.28m
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
mod rain
light rain
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
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7:16
7:18
7:18
7:18
7:20
7:20
7:22
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6:08
6:07
6:07
6:06
6:05
6:04
6:02
1
2
8
1
Temp °C
15
15
15
15
16
15
14
16
16
15
16
16
16
17
16
15
16
17
17
18
17
10
10
10
10
10
9
11
11
11
11
13
15
10
9
10
11
13
16
15
17
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
SSW
10
2.5
SSW
10
2.1
S
10
2.3
S
11
2.4
S
11
2.3
S
12
2.2
S
13
0.7
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.2
SSE
12
2.1
SSW
14
2.3
SSW
14
1.9
SW
13
2
SW
12
3
SW
12
2.2
WSW
12
1.8
WSW
11
1.6
WSW
10
1.3
WSW
10
1.3
WSW
10
2.3
SW
13
Energy kJ
1450
1288
955
1185
1363
1406
1556
175
431
411
1653
2061
1230
1148
2110
1247
787
541
315
322
1626
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SW
12
0.9
SW
12
1.2
SW
11
0.6
SW
10
1.1
SW
10
0.7
SW
10
0.7
SW
10
0.7
SW
10
0.7
SW
11
1.2
SW
12
0.9
SSE
12
0.5
SSE
11
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
10
0.6
S
15
0.8
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
12
0.9
S
11
0.9
SSW
11
0.9
S
10
0.7
S
10
Energy kJ
568
236
328
65
281
92
92
88
117
442
237
66
10
10
161
222
228
198
194
177
102
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
19
0.1
SW
17
0.3
S
13
0.9
SSW
10
0.3
SW
16
0.4
SW
14
0.7
SSW
13
0.2
S
10
0.6
SSE
11
0.4
SE
10
0.1
SE
10
0.1
W
21
0.5
S
15
0.6
S
14
0.7
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.5
S
14
Energy kJ
7
11
31
168
40
71
156
7
78
26
4
9
107
150
268
322
305
93
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
3
0.9
ESE
4
2.3
SSE
13
1.9
SSE
12
0.7
SE
4
0.8
NW
4
1.5
NW
5
1.4
NNW
6
0.6
NNW
4
0.6
NW
4
0.2
NNW
2
0.4
NNW
3
1.8
W
10
Energy kJ
3
34
1671
1071
17
16
129
114
10
11
1
3
587
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
2
3
4
Distance (km)
163
6
12
10
42
10
10
10
10
10
12
0
73
399
19
19
0
0
19
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Cape Town
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
9
7
6
4
4
4
5
5
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
6
5
5
5
9
7
8
6
5
4
5
8
6
5
4
4
4
4
4
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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