Danger Reef surf break

Danger Reef surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Friday 15 May 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
17.1° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Danger Reef this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Danger Reef in the next 16 days are 2.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 15) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 8PM (Fri 15th May)7.5ft (2.3m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Mon night, moderate winds from the SE by Wed morning).

Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
2
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
SSW
14
2.2
S
14
2.1
SW
14
1.7
S
13
1.5
SW
12
1.2
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.3
WSW
14
1.3
WSW
13
1.4
SW
14
2.5
SSE
8
3
SSE
8
2.5
SE
8
2.2
SSE
7
1.9
SE
7
1.6
SE
6
1.9
SE
6
1.7
SE
6
1.7
SE
6
1.9
SE
6
2
SE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2710
1949
1519
900
689
479
370
626
590
742
787
1056
703
513
362
216
275
189
185
269
305
Wind (km/h)
10
S
15
SSE
15
SE
10
SE
15
SSE
10
SSE
15
SSE
20
SSE
25
SE
30
SSE
45
SE
45
SE
40
SE
40
SE
30
SE
25
SE
30
SE
30
SE
30
SE
35
SE
30
ESE
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
High Tide
2:14PM1.48m
2:24AM1.65m
2:57PM1.53m
3:09AM1.67m
3:42PM1.54m
3:55AM1.63m
4:28PM1.51m
4:43AM1.54m
5:17PM1.46m
5:34AM1.43m
6:11PM1.39m
6:31AM1.30m
7:12PM1.32m
Low Tide
8:04AM0.02m
8:13PM0.14m
8:47AM-0.04m
8:59PM0.10m
9:31AM-0.04m
9:45PM0.10m
10:16AM-0.00m
10:34PM0.14m
11:02AM0.08m
11:26PM0.22m
11:53AM0.18m
00:24AM0.31m
12:48PM0.29m
1:33AM0.40m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:31
7:31
7:31
7:33
7:33
7:33
7:35
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:51
5:50
5:50
5:49
Temp °C
16
17
17
15
19
19
16
17
16
17
17
15
15
16
16
16
16
16
15
17
16
17
15
15
13
17
18
14
15
13
12
11
7
8
9
10
11
10
11
9
11
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
SSW
14
2.2
S
14
2.1
SW
14
1.7
SW
12
1.5
SW
12
1.3
S
11
1.1
SW
13
1.3
WSW
14
1.3
WSW
13
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
13
1
SW
13
0.9
SW
12
0.7
SW
12
0.6
SW
12
0.5
SW
15
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.7
SW
12
Energy kJ
2710
1949
1519
892
689
433
370
626
590
742
577
451
336
331
216
144
110
104
144
132
139
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
15
1.6
SW
12
1.9
S
13
1.7
S
13
1.3
S
12
1.2
SW
13
1
S
11
0.9
S
11
0.6
S
10
0.4
S
13
0.1
S
17
0.2
SSE
15
0.3
SSE
14
0.4
SSE
13
0.5
S
12
0.3
SW
16
0.5
SW
11
0.4
WSW
11
0.4
WSW
10
0.6
SW
18
Energy kJ
335
689
1264
900
480
479
229
182
71
55
6
22
38
57
78
40
59
46
40
266
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
WSW
15
1.1
SW
15
0.5
SW
16
0.5
S
13
0.5
SW
6
0.4
S
10
0.2
S
11
0.1
S
10
0.1
SW
18
0.1
S
13
0.1
SW
24
0.3
SW
22
0.4
SW
20
Energy kJ
559
589
124
82
16
30
9
2
12
3
22
73
141
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SE
4
0.9
SSE
5
0.9
SE
5
0.6
SSE
4
0.8
SSE
4
1
SE
4
1.5
SSE
5
2.5
SSE
8
3
SSE
8
2.5
SE
8
2.2
SSE
7
1.9
SE
7
1.6
SE
6
1.9
SE
6
1.7
SE
6
1.7
SE
6
1.9
SE
6
2
SE
6
Energy kJ
46
38
31
12
18
38
107
787
1056
703
513
362
216
275
189
185
269
305
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
3
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
Distance (km)
10
12
10
10
10
10
17
10
23
36
201
201
163
316
36
23
23
16
23
26
16
Best forecast wave conditions in Cape Town
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
2
3
2
2
2
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
4
5
5
8
5
4
5
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
9
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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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