Kakapo Surf Forecast

/ Cape Town (69 surf breaks) /

South Africa (273 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (34.12° S 18.35° E)

Surf Forecasts:

Kakapo surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Tuesday 16 Sep 2025 SAST

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

Today's Kakapo sea temperature is 15.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kakapo this week:

The surf forecast for Kakapo over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 16) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kakapo in the next 12 days are 4.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 16) at 11AM. 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 6s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 20) at 2AM.

Wave Type	Time (SAST) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	11AM (Tue 16th Sep)	15ft (4.5m) 12s
Best Surf	11AM (Tue 16th Sep)	15ft (4.5m) 12s
Most Powerful	11AM (Tue 16th Sep)	15ft (4.5m) 12s

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

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	Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the SE by Thu night).									Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the SE by Sun night).
	Tuesday 16			Wednesday 17			Thursday 18			Friday 19			Saturday 20			Sunday 21			Monday 22
	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night
Rating (10 max)	!	!	4	3	2	3	3	2	1	3	0	2	1	0	1	1	1	0	0	0	1
Swell Height Map See all maps
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	WSW	WSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	S	S	SSW	S	SSW	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SE	SSE	SSE	SW	SW
Period(s) (?)	12	12	12	12	12	12	11	11	12	12	11	10	13	12	12	12	12	11	11	13	12
Wave Graph (?)
Energy (?)	6161	4511	4150	3619	2943	1828	1319	1096	968	727	583	317	524	413	397	338	743	154	181	228	289
Wind (km/h)	SW	SW	SSW	WSW	SW	WSW	SSW	S	SE	SE	SE	SE	SW	SSW	SE	SE	SSE	SSE	SSE	S	WSW
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross	cross	cross	cross- on	cross	cross- on	glass	cross- off	cross- off	off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- on	cross	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- on
High Tide / height (m)	11:42AM 1.10		12:10AM 1.14	12:48PM 1.23		1:07AM 1.25	1:32PM 1.36		1:48AM 1.34		2:06PM 1.47	2:22AM 1.41		2:37PM 1.55	2:52AM 1.46		3:05PM 1.59	3:21AM 1.48		3:32PM 1.60	3:48AM 1.47
Low Tide / height (m)		6:04PM 0.52		6:34AM 0.41	7:06PM 0.39		7:21AM 0.30	7:48PM 0.27		7:57AM 0.21		8:22PM 0.18	8:28AM 0.15		8:53PM 0.11	8:57AM 0.11		9:20PM 0.08	9:24AM 0.11		9:47PM 0.07

	Tuesday 16			Wednesday 17			Thursday 18			Friday 19			Saturday 20			Sunday 21			Monday 22
Sunrise	6:45	-	-	6:43	-	-	6:41	-	-	6:41	-	-	6:39	-	-	6:37	-	-	6:37	-	-
Sunset	-	6:37	-	-	6:38	-	-	6:38	-	-	6:39	-	-	6:40	-	-	6:40	-	-	6:42	-

Rain (mm)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	3	-	-
Temp. °C	14	13	13	13	13	13	14	14	14	14	17	16	16	17	16	16	16	16	15	16	15
Feels °C (?)	7	8	9	11	9	9	12	12	9	9	12	11	16	15	14	13	12	10	10	13	12

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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Cape Town

Wind Update Continuing clean conditions at Kakapo (calm at Shoebury Heights wx 14 km from Kakapo). A 4.2m groundswell from the WSW is too big for here
1 hour 37 minutes ago Kakapo

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1 h 37 min ago

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Information about the Kakapo Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Kakapo provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Kakapo can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Kakapo 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 (Kakapo) 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 Kakapo 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 Kakapo, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Cape Town, consider staying in Cape Town which is 24 km (15 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 35 km (22 miles) away, Bellville, Kayamnandi and Stellenbosch.