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Holbaai surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa
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Holbaai surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Holbaai sea temperature is
15.7° C
(Which is 2.7°C colder than average for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Holbaai this week:
The surf forecast for Holbaai over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 05) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Holbaai in the next 16 days are 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 05) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 5th Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 5th Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 5th Apr) | 15ft (4.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Holbaai over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Sat night, fresh winds from the S by Mon afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Sat 11 | ||||||||||||||||
| 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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Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | |
Wave (?)Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 694 | 4943 | 9014 | 6693 | 5918 | 4863 | 3499 | 2084 | 1452 | 841 | 584 | 413 | 510 | 614 | 602 | 1155 | 1604 | 1558 | 1641 | 2033 | 1457 | ||
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | off | glass | cross- on | off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:42AM 1.46 | 5:03PM 1.35 | 5:10AM 1.36 | 5:33PM 1.25 | 5:40AM 1.25 | 6:06PM 1.15 | 6:14AM 1.14 | 6:51PM 1.05 | 7:02AM 1.03 | 8:11PM 0.97 | 8:41AM 0.95 | 10:21PM 0.98 | 10:48AM 0.98 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:35PM 0.22 | 10:56AM 0.19 | 11:03PM 0.30 | 11:23AM 0.28 | 11:31PM 0.39 | 11:53AM 0.39 | 12:03AM 0.50 | 12:30PM 0.49 | 12:45AM 0.61 | 1:27PM 0.59 | 2:12AM 0.70 | 3:24PM 0.63 | 4:51AM 0.68 | 5:15PM 0.57 | ||||||||
Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Sat 11 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:05 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:36 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:34 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:29 | |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 24 | 23 | 27 | 28 | 24 | 27 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 26 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 18 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 16 | 20 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 15 | 20 | 25 | |
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Information about the Holbaai Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Holbaai provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Holbaai can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Holbaai 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 (Holbaai) 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 Holbaai 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.
Holbaai is 9 km (6 miles) from the 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 car hire and transport links.












