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
15.4° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 04) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kalk Bay Reef in the next 12 days are 4.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 06) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Monday (Oct 06) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 4th Oct)4ft (1.2m) 11s
Best Surf 8PM (Mon 6th Oct)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Most Powerful11AM (Mon 6th Oct)13ft (4.0m) 12s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Fri night, fresh winds from the NW by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Mon morning, calm by Wed morning).

Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
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Rating
(10 max)
1
0
3
0
2
4
2
3
2
7
4
5
3
4
3
3
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7
SW
2.5
SE
2.3
ESE
1.1
SW
1.1
SSW
1.9
SW
1.7
SSW
1.4
SW
2.2
SW
4
SW
3.5
SW
3
SW
2.5
SW
2.4
SW
2.3
SW
2.4
SW
2.4
SW
2.1
SW
1.7
SW
1.6
SW
1.3
SW
Period(s) (?)12881110981110121213121212121211121212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)808708606258255626392415989449336213068199916321513160016001083792712435
Wind
(km/h)
15
ESE
25
SE
5
E
30
NNW
20
NW
15
SW
20
WNW
20
NW
30
NNW
30
NW
25
WNW
15
NW
15
NW
15
W
5
S
10
SSW
25
S
25
SE
20
SSE
30
SSE
15
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
offcross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
offcrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:48PM
1.30
1:04AM
1.31
1:24PM
1.47
1:43AM
1.44
1:58PM
1.62
2:20AM
1.54
2:34PM
1.73
2:58AM
1.61
3:11PM
1.78
3:36AM
1.62
3:49PM
1.77
4:15AM
1.58
4:28PM
1.69
4:56AM
1.50
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:04PM
0.33
7:12AM
0.25
7:40PM
0.17
7:48AM
0.13
8:16PM
0.02
8:23AM
0.04
8:52PM
-0.08
9:00AM
-0.01
9:30PM
-0.12
9:37AM
-0.01
10:08PM
-0.10
10:17AM
0.03
10:48PM
-0.01
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Sunrise6:20--6:18--6:18--6:16--6:15--6:13--6:13--
Sunset-6:50--6:50--6:51--6:52--6:52--6:52--6:53-
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-----3--12-----------
Temp. °C162017181716151514161716161715161614181918
Feels °C (?)121612131314111010101113131313151311141515
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for Cape Town

  1. weather stationWind Update Continuing clean conditions at Kalk Bay Reef (calm at Meadowridge wx 11 km from Kalk Bay Reef). 2.3m 6s windswell from the ESE with a 2.2m 12s groundswell from the SSW. 2 swells combining so expect closeout sets.

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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 12 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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