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Danger Reef surf break

Danger Reef surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Thursday 12 Feb 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
19.8° 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 Monday (Feb 16) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 1.5m and 7s is also forecast. 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Feb 14) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 18s period and expected on Tuesday (Feb 17) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Mon 16th Feb)5ft (1.5m) 7s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 17th Feb)5ft (1.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sat 14th Feb)11ft (3.5m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the S on Fri morning, strong winds from the SE by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Sun night, calm by Mon morning).

Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
3
1
2
3
2
4
3
3
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2
SSW
2.2
SW
2.2
SW
2.2
SSW
2.4
SSW
3
SSW
3.5
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.3
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.8
SE
1.5
ESE
0.6
SW
1
SW
1.4
SW
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
1.5
SW
1.4
SW
1.2
SW
Period(s) (?)1013131215141313131312872017161514141312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)75616591457143524793613380923491753104968037821930659489411241016804680423
Wind
(km/h)
35
SE
40
SSE
35
SE
25
S
25
SSW
30
S
40
SSE
45
SE
30
ESE
10
SE
25
SSE
15
ESE
0
SSW
15
S
5
SE
10
SW
15
SSW
5
WSW
10
W
15
WSW
10
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onononcross-
on		crosscross-
on		ononononononglasscross-
on		oncrosscross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:22PM
1.04
1:16AM
1.06
1:17PM
1.15
1:54AM
1.19
1:55PM
1.26
2:25AM
1.32
2:29PM
1.36
2:54AM
1.44
3:01PM
1.45
3:23AM
1.54
3:32PM
1.51
3:53AM
1.62
4:04PM
1.54
4:23AM
1.67
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:05PM
0.51
7:21AM
0.56
7:45PM
0.40
7:59AM
0.45
8:16PM
0.28
8:32AM
0.33
8:45PM
0.18
9:02AM
0.23
9:13PM
0.10
9:33AM
0.14
9:41PM
0.04
10:04AM
0.07
10:10PM
0.02
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Sunrise6:16--6:18--6:18--6:20--6:20--6:22--6:22--
Sunset-7:42--7:40--7:39--7:38--7:37--7:37--7:36-
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C191918192019181918202623272928252623222322
Feels °C (?)14131115161410109182118262626252725232222
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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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