
Surf Forecasts:
Misty Cliffs surf forecast from 16 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 23 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 23 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, SW swell with 3,038 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 13s period with WSW swell.
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 Sunday (Sep 20) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Misty Cliffs in the next 16 days are 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sun 20th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Wed 23rd Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Wed 23rd Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Misty Cliffs over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SE on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the ESE by Sat morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Mon night, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Sat night, light winds from the SE by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SE 7 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 12 | SW 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
1569 | 1272 | 1007 | 866 | 600 | 1037 | 811 | 513 | 1063 | 1864 | 1401 | 1100 | 626 | 536 | 433 | 354 | 253 | 212 | 185 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 6:22AM1.13m | 6:35PM1.13m | 7:07AM1.01m | 7:27PM1.00m | 8:44AM0.91m | 9:34PM0.93m | 11:22AM0.95m | 11:39PM0.99m | 12:27PM1.07m | 00:34AM1.10m | 1:03PM1.21m | 1:11AM1.22m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:14AM0.41m | 12:19PM0.50m | 00:52AM0.53m | 1:01PM0.63m | 2:01AM0.64m | 2:52PM0.73m | 4:47AM0.65m | 5:46PM0.68m | 6:12AM0.56m | 6:42PM0.56m | 6:52AM0.44m | 7:17PM0.43m | |||||||
— | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | |
6:37 | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:42 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 5 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 12 | 9 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 13 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | WSW 10 | SW 7 |
1569 | 1272 | 1007 | 866 | 600 | 1037 | 811 | 448 | 1063 | 1864 | 1401 | 1100 | 626 | 536 | 433 | 354 | 253 | 149 | 164 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | — | — | — | SW 14 | WSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 10 |
365 | — | — | — | 231 | 31 | 127 | 305 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 22 | 6 | 82 | 212 | 185 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 14 | E 8 | ESE 6 | W 16 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 46 | 1 | 3 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SW 2 | SSW 5 | SW 5 | — |
458 | 361 | 431 | 338 | 363 | 556 | 527 | 513 | 588 | 360 | 128 | 101 | 141 | 49 | 35 | 2 | 19 | 43 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 209 | 209 | 943 | 36 | 36 | 3887 | 19 | 8 | 30 | 19 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 7 | 0 |
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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.










