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 Friday 14 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 16.1° C
(Which is 1.4°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 Friday (Nov 21) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 1.8m and 7s 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 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 16) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave Type	Time (SAST) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	11AM (Fri 21st Nov)	6.5ft (2.0m) 13s
Best Surf	11AM (Fri 21st Nov)	6.5ft (2.0m) 13s
Most Powerful	2AM (Sun 16th Nov)	10ft (3.0m) 14s

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

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	Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, 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 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Tue afternoon, moderate winds from the SE by Thu morning).
	Fri 14		Saturday 15			Sunday 16			Monday 17			Tuesday 18			Wednesday 19			Thursday 20
	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	0	0	0	3
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	S	S	S	S	SW	SW	SW	SW	SSE	SSE	SSE	SW	SW	SW	SW	SSE	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW
Period(s) (?)	10	7	8	8	14	13	13	12	8	8	7	16	15	13	13	7	15	15	14	14	13
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	682	482	403	789	3143	1697	1075	551	331	712	334	492	606	503	374	491	1062	1825	2090	2024	1360
Wind (km/h)	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SSE	SSE	SE	SSE	SSE	SE	SE	SSE	SE	S
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross- on	on	cross- on	on	on	on	on	on	on	on	on	on	on	on	on	on	on	on	on	on	glass
High Tide / height (m)		12:13AM 1.13	12:22PM 1.31		12:55AM 1.20	12:59PM 1.36		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
Low Tide / height (m)	6:11PM 0.39		6:11AM 0.44	6:52PM 0.32		6:53AM 0.40	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

	Fri 14		Saturday 15			Sunday 16			Monday 17			Tuesday 18			Wednesday 19			Thursday 20
Sunrise	-	-	5:33	-	-	5:33	-	-	5:33	-	-	5:33	-	-	5:31	-	-	5:31	-	-	5:31
Sunset	7:25	-	-	7:27	-	-	7:28	-	-	7:29	-	-	7:30	-	-	7:30	-	-	7:31	-	-

Rain (mm)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Temp. °C	19	18	17	17	16	19	18	18	21	23	20	20	19	18	21	20	19	22	23	21	22
Feels °C (?)	13	13	10	9	8	11	9	9	18	18	14	15	12	11	17	14	12	19	18	15	23

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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.