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Gordons Bay Harbour surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Tuesday 01 Jul 2025 SAST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Gordons Bay Harbour this week:
The surf forecast for Gordons Bay Harbour over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 02) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Gordons Bay Harbour in the next 12 days are 4.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 06) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 11s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 06) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 2nd Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 7th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 6th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Gordons Bay Harbour over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sun 13 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 639 | 1127 | 901 | 697 | 1095 | 1114 | 818 | 547 | 303 | 1209 | 1249 | 1426 | 2334 | 7153 | 2655 | 3236 | 3289 | 3157 | 2513 | 1620 | 2712 | 2211 | 2375 | 2229 | 1916 | 1295 | 863 | 1000 | 0 | 2004 | 2113 | 1603 | 1032 | 821 | 434 | 277 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- off | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | glass | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross | off | cross- off | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:09AM 1.08 | 8:38PM 1.22 | 9:10AM 1.02 | 9:35PM 1.17 | 10:23AM 1.00 | 10:41PM 1.15 | 11:35AM 1.03 | 11:45PM 1.16 | 12:36PM 1.08 | 12:42AM 1.20 | 1:24PM 1.16 | 1:30AM 1.26 | 2:06PM 1.23 | 2:12AM 1.33 | 2:44PM 1.31 | 2:50AM 1.39 | 3:20PM 1.38 | 3:27AM 1.43 | 3:56PM 1.45 | 4:03AM 1.45 | 4:31PM 1.50 | 4:40AM 1.45 | 5:08PM 1.53 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:15AM 0.48 | 2:07PM 0.50 | 3:13AM 0.52 | 3:04PM 0.57 | 4:19AM 0.54 | 4:15PM 0.60 | 5:26AM 0.52 | 5:30PM 0.60 | 6:25AM 0.47 | 6:33PM 0.55 | 7:14AM 0.41 | 7:24PM 0.49 | 7:56AM 0.34 | 8:08PM 0.42 | 8:34AM 0.27 | 8:47PM 0.35 | 9:10AM 0.21 | 9:25PM 0.30 | 9:44AM 0.16 | 10:02PM 0.25 | 10:18AM 0.13 | 10:39PM 0.23 | 10:52AM 0.12 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sun 13 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:48 | - | - | 7:48 | - | - | 7:48 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:51 |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | 2 | 2 | - | 2 | 8 | 13 | - | - | 42 | 17 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 17 |
| Feels °C (?) | 9 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 16 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, strong winds from the NNW by Fri afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 83mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the N on Fri night, light winds from the W by Sun night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the NNW by Fri morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Gordons Bay Harbour Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Gordons Bay Harbour provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Gordons Bay Harbour can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Gordons Bay Harbour 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 (Gordons Bay Harbour) 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 Gordons Bay Harbour 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.
Gordons Bay Harbour is 18 km (11 miles) from the city of Grabouw. If you plan a holiday in Cape Town, look for hotels and other accommodation in Grabouw. Grabouw has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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