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Danger Reef Surf Forecast
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Danger Reef surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Wednesday 12 Nov 2025 SAST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Danger Reef this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Danger Reef in the next 12 days are 2.4m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 15) at 11PM. 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 11s period and expected on Friday (Nov 14) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 15th Nov) | 8ft (2.4m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Danger Reef over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Wed morning, strong winds from the SSE by Thu afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SE on Sun afternoon, moderate winds from the SE by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | |||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Rating (10 max) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 13 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 946 | 700 | 1160 | 1404 | 851 | 379 | 204 | 122 | 299 | 410 | 682 | 2095 | 1144 | 938 | 648 | 573 | 1036 | 423 | 379 | 355 | 325 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:08AM 1.17 | 9:52PM 1.03 | 10:33AM 1.19 | 11:16PM 1.06 | 11:36AM 1.25 | 12:13AM 1.13 | 12:22PM 1.31 | 12:55AM 1.20 | 12:59PM 1.36 | 1:30AM 1.27 | 1:32PM 1.41 | 2:01AM 1.32 | 2:03PM 1.43 | 2:31AM 1.36 | |||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:50PM 0.53 | 4:03AM 0.52 | 5:14PM 0.47 | 5:17AM 0.49 | 6:11PM 0.39 | 6:11AM 0.44 | 6:52PM 0.32 | 6:53AM 0.39 | 7:26PM 0.25 | 7:28AM 0.35 | 7:56PM 0.20 | 8:01AM 0.31 | 8:25PM 0.17 | ||||||||
Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:33 | - | - | 5:33 | - | - | 5:33 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:23 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:25 | - | - | 7:27 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:29 | - | - | 7:30 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 19 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
| Feels °C (?) | 16 | 19 | 18 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 |
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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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