Danger Reef surf break

Danger Reef surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Friday 20 Mar 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
16.6° C
(Which is 2.7°C colder than average 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 Tuesday (Mar 24) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 1.6m and 13s 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 16 days are 1.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 23) 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 0.5m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 25) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Tue 24th Mar)8ft (2.5m) 9s
Best Surf11AM (Tue 24th Mar)8ft (2.5m) 9s
Most Powerful11AM (Mon 23rd Mar)6ft (1.9m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Fri night, strong winds from the SSE by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue morning).

Fri
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
2
2
1
2
2
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
SSW
2.2
SSW
2
S
1.5
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.2
SW
1.2
SW
1.4
SSW
1.9
SSW
2.1
SSW
1.8
SSW
2.5
SE
1.5
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.2
SSW
1
SSW
1.4
SSW
0.7
SSW
1.4
SSE
0.9
SSW
Period(s) (?)1010121212111112161414913121211111010511
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1422973113661652737336650917661724122210347005084213292263708998200
Wind
(km/h)
20
SSW
25
SSE
25
SE
35
SSE
25
SE
30
SSE
35
SSE
40
SE
35
SE
40
SE
25
ESE
5
ESE
10
SE
20
NNW
25
NNW
15
WNW
10
SW
5
SSW
15
SSW
20
SSE
20
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
ononcross-
on
onononcross-
on
glassoncross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:15PM
1.58
4:29AM
1.72
4:52PM
1.53
5:05AM
1.64
5:30PM
1.44
5:45AM
1.51
6:14PM
1.32
6:32AM
1.35
7:09PM
1.18
7:35AM
1.18
8:34PM
1.06
9:21AM
1.07
10:41PM
1.06
11:23AM
1.09
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:17PM
0.02
10:46AM
-0.03
10:52PM
0.07
11:23AM
0.05
11:31PM
0.17
12:04PM
0.18
12:15AM
0.31
12:54PM
0.33
1:12AM
0.46
2:06PM
0.48
2:51AM
0.58
4:06PM
0.54
5:12AM
0.56
Fri
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Sunrise--6:48--6:50--6:50--6:50--6:52--6:52--6:54
Sunset6:58--6:55--6:54--6:53--6:52--6:51--6:50--
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
1----------1---------
Temp. °C191919191819191820232123262319201918191820
Feels °C (?)161615141115141215171524262416181817171616
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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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