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Danger Reef surf break

Danger Reef surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Sunday 16 Nov 2025 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
16.4° C
 (Which is 1.2°C colder than average 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 12 days are 2.4m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 20) 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 0.2m 16s period and expected on Monday (Nov 17) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 20th Nov)8ft (2.4m) 17s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Sun afternoon, moderate winds from the ESE by Mon morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Fri afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Sat morning).

Sun
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
SSE
1.3
SW
2.2
SE
3
SSE
2.1
SE
0.8
SW
1.1
SW
1
SW
1
SW
0.9
SW
1.6
SW
2
SW
1.8
SW
2.4
SW
2
SW
1.7
SW
1.4
SW
1.4
SW
1.3
SW
1.1
SW
1
SW
Period(s) (?)71277716151313181515141614141312121211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)838442450860391306472340325475113518321382269215811052659531463309255
Wind
(km/h)
50
SE
30
SE
25
SE
40
SE
35
SE
35
SSE
40
SSE
35
SE
35
SSE
40
SSE
35
SE
40
SSE
45
SSE
40
SE
40
SE
50
SSE
25
ESE
10
SSE
20
SSE
10
SE
20
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononononononononononononononononononononcross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:30AM
1.27
1:32PM
1.41
2:01AM
1.32
2:03PM
1.43
2:31AM
1.36
2:34PM
1.45
3:01AM
1.38
3:05PM
1.44
3:31AM
1.38
3:36PM
1.42
4:03AM
1.36
4:08PM
1.37
4:36AM
1.32
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:26PM
0.25
7:28AM
0.35
7:56PM
0.20
8:01AM
0.31
8:25PM
0.17
8:32AM
0.28
8:53PM
0.15
9:02AM
0.27
9:22PM
0.16
9:33AM
0.28
9:52PM
0.18
10:04AM
0.31
10:23PM
0.22
10:37AM
0.35
Sun
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunrise--5:33--5:31--5:31--5:31--5:31--5:30--5:30
Sunset7:28--7:29--7:30--7:30--7:31--7:32--7:34--
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C181820211918181819191820191822212021212020
Feels °C (?)91015151313121213121114121116141320191717
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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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