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Haakgat surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa
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Haakgat surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Haakgat sea temperature is
14.9° C
(Which is 3.9°C colder than average for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Haakgat this week:
The surf forecast for Haakgat over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 29) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Haakgat in the next 16 days are 2.1m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 02) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 01) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 29th Mar) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 29th Mar) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 2nd Apr) | 7ft (2.1m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Haakgat over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Sat 04 | ||||||||||||||||
| 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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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | |
Wave (?)Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1048 | 614 | 408 | 325 | 202 | 262 | 201 | 118 | 208 | 284 | 393 | 464 | 609 | 1112 | 1403 | 1305 | 761 | 503 | 486 | 505 | 198 | ||
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | off | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:04AM 1.33 | 1:26PM 1.30 | 1:44AM 1.46 | 2:05PM 1.39 | 2:18AM 1.55 | 2:38PM 1.45 | 2:49AM 1.60 | 3:09PM 1.49 | 3:18AM 1.62 | 3:38PM 1.49 | 3:46AM 1.59 | 4:07PM 1.47 | 4:14AM 1.54 | 4:35PM 1.42 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:25AM 0.29 | 7:34PM 0.25 | 8:03AM 0.18 | 8:10PM 0.18 | 8:37AM 0.10 | 8:42PM 0.13 | 9:07AM 0.05 | 9:12PM 0.11 | 9:35AM 0.04 | 9:40PM 0.12 | 10:03AM 0.06 | 10:08PM 0.16 | 10:29AM 0.11 | |||||||||
Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Sat 04 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 7:00 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:44 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:42 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:38 | - | - | 6:37 | |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 20 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 17 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 22 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | |
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Information about the Haakgat Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Haakgat provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Haakgat can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Haakgat 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 (Haakgat) 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 Haakgat 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.
Haakgat is 9 km (6 miles) from the very large city of Robben Island. If you plan a holiday in Cape Town, look for hotels and other accommodation in Robben Island. Robben Island has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as cheap car hire and transport links.












