Crons surf break

Crons surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Friday 20 Mar 2026 SAST
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Crons surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Crons sea temperature is
16.2° C
(Which is 3.2°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Crons this week:

The surf forecast for Crons over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 20) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 2.1m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Crons in the next 16 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 23) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 9s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 24) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Fri 20th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Best Surf 2PM (Fri 20th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 23rd Mar)8ft (2.5m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Crons over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Fri morning, strong winds from the SE by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue morning).

Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
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Rating
(10 max)
!
2
3
1
0
2
1
0
0
2
1
3
4
2
0
1
1
3
2
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
SSW
2
SW
2.1
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.5
SW
1.4
SW
1.7
SSW
2.3
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.2
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.8
SSW
2.4
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.7
SW
1.5
SSW
1.2
SSW
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
Period(s) (?)101012121212111112161414131312121111101010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)20097231177864878756563512718248625531748124510831580500702543277208175
Wind
(km/h)
20
SW
20
SSW
25
SSE
30
SE
40
SSE
35
SE
30
SE
40
SSE
40
SE
40
SE
50
SE
30
ESE
5
ENE
10
N
30
N
15
W
15
WSW
15
SE
15
SE
20
SSE
25
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffglasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:15PM
1.58
4:28AM
1.71
4:52PM
1.53
5:05AM
1.64
5:30PM
1.44
5:45AM
1.51
6:14PM
1.31
6:32AM
1.35
7:09PM
1.18
7:36AM
1.18
8:35PM
1.06
9:22AM
1.07
10:41PM
1.07
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:10AM
-0.05
10:16PM
0.02
10:45AM
-0.03
10:52PM
0.08
11:23AM
0.06
11:31PM
0.18
12:04PM
0.18
12:15AM
0.31
12:54PM
0.33
1:13AM
0.46
2:06PM
0.48
2:52AM
0.58
4:07PM
0.54
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Sunrise6:48--6:50--6:50--6:50--6:52--6:52--6:52--
Sunset-6:58--6:57--6:54--6:53--6:52--6:51--6:50-
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
2-----------1-1------
Temp. °C191919181918191918192120212319191919181918
Feels °C (?)171516131411151412131413222418171618161715
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Information about the Crons Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Crons provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Crons can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Crons 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 (Crons) 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 Crons 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 Crons, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Cape Town, consider staying in Cape Town which is 25 km (16 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 36 km (22 miles) away, Bellville, Stellenbosch and Kayamnandi.

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