Danger Reef Surf Forecast

/ Cape Town (69 surf breaks) /

South Africa (273 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (34.11° S 18.46° E)

Surf Forecasts:

Danger Reef surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Tuesday 16 Sep 2025 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 15.8° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 17) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Danger Reef in the next 12 days are 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 16) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 10s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 18) at 11AM.

Wave Type	Time (SAST) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	8AM (Wed 17th Sep)	10ft (3.0m) 12s
Best Surf	8AM (Wed 17th Sep)	10ft (3.0m) 12s
Most Powerful	2PM (Tue 16th Sep)	11ft (3.5m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Danger Reef over the next 12 days.

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	Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.									Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Sun night).
	Tuesday 16			Wednesday 17			Thursday 18			Friday 19			Saturday 20			Sunday 21			Monday 22
	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	3	2	4	3	4	3	0	0	0	0	0	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	SW	SW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	S	SSW	SSW	S	S	S	SSE	SSE	S	S	S	SW
Period(s) (?)	12	12	12	12	12	12	11	11	11	11	11	10	12	12	12	12	6	11	11	6	12
Wave Graph (?)
Energy (?)	4355	3538	2983	2664	2145	1610	927	849	728	875	566	471	518	443	372	320	224	228	185	215	176
Wind (km/h)	SW	SW	SSW	WSW	SSW	W	S	S	SE	SE	SSE	SE	W	SSW	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	S	WSW
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross	cross	cross- on	cross- off	cross	cross- off	glass	cross- on	on	on	on	on	cross- off	cross- on	on	on	cross- on	on	cross- on	cross- on	glass
High Tide / height (m)	11:42AM 1.09		12:11AM 1.14	12:48PM 1.23		1:08AM 1.25	1:32PM 1.36		1:48AM 1.34		2:07PM 1.47	2:22AM 1.41		2:37PM 1.55	2:52AM 1.46		3:05PM 1.59	3:21AM 1.48		3:32PM 1.60	3:48AM 1.48
Low Tide / height (m)		6:04PM 0.52		6:34AM 0.41	7:06PM 0.39		7:21AM 0.30	7:48PM 0.27		7:58AM 0.21		8:23PM 0.18	8:29AM 0.15		8:53PM 0.11	8:57AM 0.11		9:21PM 0.08	9:24AM 0.10		9:47PM 0.07

	Tuesday 16			Wednesday 17			Thursday 18			Friday 19			Saturday 20			Sunday 21			Monday 22
Sunrise	6:45	-	-	6:43	-	-	6:41	-	-	6:39	-	-	6:39	-	-	6:37	-	-	6:35	-	-
Sunset	-	6:37	-	-	6:37	-	-	6:38	-	-	6:39	-	-	6:39	-	-	6:40	-	-	6:42	-

Rain (mm)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	3	-	-
Temp. °C	14	13	13	13	14	13	14	14	14	14	17	17	17	18	17	16	17	16	15	16	15
Feels °C (?)	8	8	9	11	11	9	12	11	10	10	13	13	16	16	15	13	13	10	10	13	12

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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Cape Town

Wind Update Continuing clean conditions at Danger Reef (calm at Meadowridge wx 10 km from Danger Reef). A 4.1m groundswell from the SW
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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.