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Hout Bay Surf Forecast
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Hout Bay surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Tuesday 01 Jul 2025 SAST
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 Tuesday (Jul 01) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hout Bay in the next 12 days are 4.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 06) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jul 04) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Tue 1st Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sat 5th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sun 6th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hout Bay over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 7 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 |
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| Energy (?) | 1979 | 1833 | 2919 | 2359 | 2390 | 2525 | 2467 | 2421 | 1392 | 1559 | 4106 | 5077 | 5384 | 6528 | 8016 | 5588 | 4532 | 3765 | 3335 | 2873 | 3150 | 3519 | 5038 | 4459 | 5241 | 4240 | 2684 | 1589 | 987 | 817 | 1069 | 1170 | 1073 | 1075 | 1044 | 809 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | off | glass | on | on | cross | cross | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | glass | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | on | on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:49PM 1.28 | 8:11AM 1.06 | 8:38PM 1.21 | 9:13AM 1.01 | 9:36PM 1.16 | 10:25AM 0.99 | 10:40PM 1.14 | 11:36AM 1.02 | 11:43PM 1.15 | 12:36PM 1.07 | 12:39AM 1.19 | 1:25PM 1.14 | 1:27AM 1.25 | 2:07PM 1.22 | 2:10AM 1.31 | 2:45PM 1.29 | 2:49AM 1.36 | 3:21PM 1.36 | 3:26AM 1.41 | 3:57PM 1.42 | 4:02AM 1.43 | 4:32PM 1.47 | 4:39AM 1.43 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:16AM 0.47 | 2:08PM 0.49 | 3:14AM 0.51 | 3:05PM 0.56 | 4:20AM 0.52 | 4:16PM 0.60 | 5:27AM 0.50 | 5:31PM 0.60 | 6:25AM 0.46 | 6:35PM 0.55 | 7:14AM 0.39 | 7:26PM 0.49 | 7:56AM 0.33 | 8:09PM 0.42 | 8:34AM 0.26 | 8:48PM 0.36 | 9:10AM 0.20 | 9:25PM 0.30 | 9:44AM 0.15 | 10:02PM 0.26 | 10:17AM 0.12 | 10:39PM 0.24 | 10:51AM 0.12 | |||||||||||||
Tue 01 | 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 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:50 |
| Sunset | 5:46 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 4 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 17 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 39 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | - | - | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6 | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
| Feels °C (?) | 12 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 8 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, strong winds from the NNW by Fri morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 56mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sun night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri night, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Fri morning, strong winds from the NNW by Sat night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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.
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