Nazare Big Wave Challenge Gets Yellow Alert, Could Run Saturday in Giant Waves
70-foot plus waves predicted for Portuguese big wave tow surfing competition.
Surf Forecasts:
The surf forecast for Misty Cliffs over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 17) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Misty Cliffs in the next 12 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 17) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Dec 20) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 17th Dec) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 17th Dec) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Wed 17th Dec) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Misty Cliffs over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue night, min 16°C on Thu afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, strong winds from the SE by Thu night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (fresh winds from the SE on Fri afternoon, gales 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) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | WSW | WSW | SW | WSW | WSW | WSW | SSE | SSE | SW | SSE | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SSE | SE | SE | SE | SE |
| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 |
Wave (?)Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 1607 | 1323 | 3513 | 1751 | 1085 | 447 | 322 | 318 | 241 | 508 | 238 | 1064 | 1111 | 1076 | 734 | 583 | 1093 | 1567 | 854 | 1402 | 465 | |
Wind (km/h) | S | WNW | NW | SSW | S | SSE | SE | SSE | SSE | SE | SSE | SSE | SE | SSE | SSE | SE | SE | SE | ESE | SSE | SE |
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:01PM 1.27 | 1:40AM 1.21 | 1:41PM 1.31 | 2:15AM 1.27 | 2:18PM 1.35 | 2:50AM 1.31 | 2:53PM 1.38 | 3:23AM 1.35 | 3:27PM 1.39 | 3:57AM 1.37 | 4:01PM 1.39 | 4:31AM 1.38 | 4:35PM 1.37 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:32PM 0.32 | 7:40AM 0.43 | 8:07PM 0.27 | 8:17AM 0.38 | 8:40PM 0.23 | 8:52AM 0.34 | 9:13PM 0.20 | 9:26AM 0.31 | 9:45PM 0.18 | 10:00AM 0.31 | 10:17PM 0.18 | 10:34AM 0.31 | 10:49PM 0.19 | ||||||||
Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:28 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:53 | - | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:55 | - | - | 7:57 | - | - | 7:57 | - | - | 7:58 | - |
Rain (mm) | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 24 |
| Feels °C (?) | 17 | 20 | 17 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 24 | 23 |

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The above surf forecast table for Misty Cliffs provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Misty Cliffs can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Misty Cliffs 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 (Misty Cliffs) 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 Misty Cliffs 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 Misty Cliffs, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Cape Town, consider staying in Cape Town which is 30 km (19 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 40 km (25 miles) away, Robben Island, Kayamnandi and Stellenbosch.

