Danger Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.11° S 18.46° E

Danger Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 02 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Danger Reef sea temperature is
14.4°C
1.5° 

Danger Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Danger Reef surf forecast from 2 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 9 Oct, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 6 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 5,879 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 4 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period with SW swell.

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 Sunday (Oct 04) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 1.7m 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 16 days are 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 06) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 10s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 03) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Sun 4th Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Best Surf 2PM (Fri 9th Oct)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 5PM (Tue 6th Oct)11ft (3.5m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Sat morning, calm by Mon morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon night, min 13°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the SSE by Tue night).

Saturday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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(10 max)
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
WSW
10
1
SW
11
1.2
SW
11
1
SW
10
1.1
SW
11
1.6
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.3
SW
12
1.3
SW
12
1.5
WSW
13
3
SW
16
3.5
SW
16
3
SW
15
3
SW
15
3.5
SW
15
3
SW
14
2.5
SW
14
2.3
SW
14
2.3
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
394
245
341
212
331
859
905
546
496
760
4178
5879
4299
4079
4848
3777
2862
1948
1834
Wind (km/h)
30
SSE
45
SE
45
SE
25
ESE
5
SE
15
S
5
S
5
W
15
SSW
10
WNW
25
SSE
30
SSE
35
SE
25
SSE
30
SSE
10
SSW
10
WSW
20
WNW
15
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Wind State
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cross-on
glassy
glassy
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off
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High Tide
7:55AM1.10m
8:35PM1.09m
9:51AM1.08m
10:36PM1.09m
11:29AM1.18m
00:00AM1.18m
12:29PM1.33m
00:55AM1.29m
1:14PM1.46m
1:37AM1.39m
1:51PM1.56m
2:14AM1.46m
Low Tide
1:28AM0.44m
2:07PM0.55m
3:14AM0.52m
4:21PM0.56m
5:05AM0.48m
5:56PM0.44m
6:14AM0.37m
6:52PM0.30m
7:03AM0.26m
7:35PM0.17m
7:42AM0.18m
8:11PM0.08m
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Feels °C
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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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