Hout Bay Surf Forecast

/ Cape Town (70 surf breaks) /

South Africa (276 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (34.04° S 18.35° E)

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Hout Bay surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Sunday 16 Nov 2025 SAST

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Hout Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.

Today's Hout Bay sea temperature is 15.2° C
(Which is 2.4°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hout Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Hout Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 23) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 1.3m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hout Bay in the next 12 days are 2.5m 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 0.3m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Nov 22) at 8PM.

Wave Type	Time (SAST) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	2AM (Sun 23rd Nov)	4ft (1.2m) 12s
Best Surf	2AM (Sun 23rd Nov)	4ft (1.2m) 12s
Most Powerful	11PM (Thu 20th Nov)	8ft (2.5m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hout Bay over the next 12 days.

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	Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Sun afternoon, light winds from the SE 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 SE on Fri afternoon, light winds from the SW by Sat morning).
	Sun 16		Monday 17			Tuesday 18			Wednesday 19			Thursday 20			Friday 21			Saturday 22
	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM
Rating (10 max)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	2	0
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	SW	SW	SSE	SSE	SSE	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	WSW
Period(s) (?)	13	12	8	8	7	16	15	13	13	18	15	15	14	16	14	14	13	12	12	12	11
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	1092	603	308	531	330	361	606	503	480	555	1437	2359	2247	3499	1996	1401	940	761	522	400	426
Wind (km/h)	SE	SE	SE	SSE	SE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SE	SSE	SSE	SE	SE	SE	ESE	SW	SSE	SE	SSE
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	on	on	on	on	on	on	on	on	on	on	on	on	on	on	on	on	on	cross	on	glass	cross- on
High Tide / height (m)		1:29AM 1.27	1:31PM 1.40		2:01AM 1.32		2:03PM 1.43	2:31AM 1.36		2:33PM 1.44	3:01AM 1.38		3:05PM 1.44	3:31AM 1.38		3:36PM 1.41	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		8:24PM 0.17	8:31AM 0.29		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 0.36

	Sun 16		Monday 17			Tuesday 18			Wednesday 19			Thursday 20			Friday 21			Saturday 22
Sunrise	-	-	5:33	-	-	5:33	-	-	5:31	-	-	5:31	-	-	5:31	-	-	5:31	-	-	5:30
Sunset	7:28	-	-	7:29	-	-	7:30	-	-	7:30	-	-	7:31	-	-	7:32	-	-	7:34	-	-

Rain (mm)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Temp. °C	18	18	20	22	19	18	19	18	19	20	18	21	20	18	22	21	20	20	21	20	20
Feels °C (?)	10	10	16	17	13	12	13	12	13	14	11	16	14	11	17	14	13	20	20	19	19

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Information about the Hout Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Hout Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Hout Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Hout Bay 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 (Hout Bay) 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 Hout Bay 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 Hout Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Cape Town, consider staying in Cape Town which is 16 km (10 miles) away. Other places in and around Cape Town where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Robben Island which is 27 km (17 miles) away, Bellville, Kayamnandi and Stellenbosch.