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Misty Cliffs surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Friday 20 Mar 2026 SAST
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Misty Cliffs surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Misty Cliffs sea temperature is
17.5° C
 (Which is 2.0°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Misty Cliffs this week:

The surf forecast for Misty Cliffs over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 20) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Misty Cliffs in the next 16 days are 2.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 23) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 24) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Fri 20th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 20th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 2PM (Mon 23rd Mar)8ft (2.5m) 15s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Fri morning, strong winds from the SSE by Sun night).

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

Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
3
4
3
2
0
1
3
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
SW
2.4
SW
2.1
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.5
SW
1.4
SW
1.6
SSW
2.2
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.2
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.8
SSW
2
SSW
2
SSW
2.1
S
1.6
S
1.3
SSE
1.5
SSE
0.9
SSW
Period(s) (?)10101212121211111116141413131211989910
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1799107011778648787565635126632447258917481226106611381008716356286360178
Wind
(km/h)
25
SW
25
SSW
25
SSE
30
SE
40
SSE
40
SE
40
SE
45
SSE
45
SE
45
SE
40
SE
25
ESE
5
ENE
10
WNW
20
NNW
20
W
15
W
15
SE
25
SE
35
SSE
25
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		glasscross-
on		crossononcross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
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--6:48--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
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
1-------------12-----
Temp. °C191918181818181918192221232220202019191918
Feels °C (?)171514131210121210131614242220181817151412
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Information about the Misty Cliffs Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Misty Cliffs provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 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.

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