Kalk Bay Reef surf break

Kalk Bay Reef surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

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Kalk Bay Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Kalk Bay Reef sea temperature is
16.0° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kalk Bay Reef this week:

The surf forecast for Kalk Bay Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kalk Bay Reef in the next 16 days are 3.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 25th May)7ft (2.2m) 14s
Best Surf 2PM (Wed 27th May)10ft (3.0m) 17s
Most Powerful 5PM (Wed 27th May)11ft (3.5m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kalk Bay Reef over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
4
3
4
3
4
4
6
7
5
6
3
0
1
3
3
4
3
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SW
16
2.1
SW
14
2.3
SW
14
2.3
SW
14
2
SW
13
1.7
SW
12
1.6
SW
12
2
SW
13
3
SW
18
3.5
SW
17
3
SW
16
3.5
SW
16
3.5
SW
15
3
SW
15
2.5
SW
14
2.4
SW
14
2.2
SW
14
1.8
SW
13
1.6
SW
12
1.4
SW
12
1.6
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1068
1549
2155
1837
1346
892
798
1306
5554
6149
4026
5507
5603
4284
2785
2229
1733
1034
730
514
992
Wind (km/h)
10
S
15
SSE
5
SE
10
SSW
5
W
5
NNW
10
SW
5
S
0
NW
10
WNW
10
NNW
10
NW
15
SSE
20
SE
20
ESE
10
SSE
5
ENE
5
WNW
10
SSW
10
SE
15
SSE
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross
off
glassy
cross-off
glassy
glassy
off
cross-off
off
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
10:47PM1.27m
11:29AM1.10m
11:44PM1.30m
12:24PM1.15m
00:31AM1.33m
1:07PM1.21m
1:11AM1.35m
1:45PM1.26m
1:47AM1.37m
2:19PM1.31m
2:22AM1.39m
2:52PM1.33m
2:56AM1.39m
Low Tide
4:22PM0.48m
5:27AM0.41m
5:28PM0.47m
6:20AM0.35m
6:21PM0.44m
7:02AM0.30m
7:06PM0.40m
7:39AM0.25m
7:45PM0.37m
8:12AM0.22m
8:20PM0.34m
8:44AM0.20m
8:54PM0.32m
9:16AM0.20m
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:37
7:39
7:39
7:39
7:41
7:41
7:41
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:46
5:46
5:46
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:45
Temp °C
17
16
17
19
17
17
18
17
16
17
16
16
17
15
15
19
19
19
20
18
16
17
15
18
18
17
17
18
17
17
17
15
15
16
12
12
18
18
18
18
16
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SW
16
2.1
SW
14
2.3
SW
14
2.3
SW
14
2
SW
13
1.7
SW
12
1.6
SW
12
2
SW
13
3
SW
18
3.5
SW
17
3
SW
16
3.5
SW
16
3.5
SW
15
3
SW
15
2.5
SW
14
2.4
SW
14
2.2
SW
14
1.8
SW
13
1.6
SW
12
1.4
SW
12
1.6
SW
14
Energy kJ
1068
1549
2155
1837
1346
892
798
1306
5554
6149
4026
5507
5603
4284
2785
2229
1733
1034
730
514
992
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSE
12
0.3
SSE
11
0.3
SSE
11
0.3
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
10
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SE
6
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
7
0.1
SW
18
0.2
ESE
9
Energy kJ
26
23
22
20
10
9
248
27
25
21
12
8
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
12
0.1
SE
10
0.2
ESE
9
Energy kJ
13
4
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SE
6
0.9
SE
6
0.4
SSE
3
Energy kJ
115
54
4
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
4
3
4
3
6
7
5
6
5
6
5
4
4
3
3
3
4
Distance (km)
9
9
0
5
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
12
24
10
10
9
0
0
9
9
Best forecast wave conditions in Cape Town
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
9
7
7
9
8
6
5
5
4
4
3
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
9
7
7
9
8
6
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
4
9
6
7
7
8
6
7
9
8
5
5
5
5
5
6
6
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Information about the Kalk Bay Reef Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Kalk Bay Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Kalk Bay Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Kalk Bay Reef 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 (Kalk Bay Reef) 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 Kalk Bay Reef 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 Kalk Bay Reef, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Cape Town, consider staying in Cape Town which is 21 km (13 miles) away. Other places in and around Cape Town where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Bellville which is 30 km (19 miles) away, Robben Island, Stellenbosch and Kayamnandi.

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