
Surf Forecasts:
Nine Mile Reef surf forecast from 17 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 19 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 18 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 12s period, SSW swell with 1,189 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 19 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Nine Mile Reef this week:
The surf forecast for Nine Mile Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 19) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Nine Mile Reef in the next 16 days are 2.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 18) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 11s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 21) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 19th Oct) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 19th Oct) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sun 18th Oct) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nine Mile Reef over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Wed morning, light winds from the E by Fri morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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 12 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
980 | 921 | 1189 | 1100 | 808 | 568 | 488 | 354 | 308 | 382 | 850 | 1088 | 773 | 563 | 583 | 604 | 592 | 843 | 571 | 415 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 6:51PM1.03m | 8:00AM0.99m | 8:30PM0.95m | 10:06AM1.00m | 10:37PM0.97m | 11:25AM1.10m | 11:46PM1.07m | 12:10PM1.23m | 00:30AM1.19m | 12:45PM1.36m | 1:07AM1.30m | 1:18PM1.49m | 1:42AM1.41m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:15AM0.60m | 2:11PM0.71m | 3:10AM0.65m | 4:43PM0.68m | 4:59AM0.59m | 5:53PM0.57m | 5:55AM0.50m | 6:33PM0.44m | 6:34AM0.39m | 7:06PM0.30m | 7:09AM0.29m | 7:39PM0.16m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | |
7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:05 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 10 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 |
980 | 921 | 1189 | 1100 | 808 | 568 | 488 | 354 | 308 | 382 | 850 | 1088 | 773 | 563 | 583 | 604 | 592 | 843 | 571 | 415 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | SSW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | E 7 | — | — | — | — | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 15 |
8 | 156 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 351 | 382 | 229 | 289 | 172 | 94 | 6 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 26 | 21 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | NW 3 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 5 | ESE 5 |
— | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | 25 | 24 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | 69 | 58 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 34 | 21 | 16 | 21 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 160 | 18 | 18 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 0 |
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Information about the Nine Mile Reef Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Nine Mile Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Nine Mile Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Nine Mile 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 (Nine Mile 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 Nine Mile 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.
Nine Mile Reef is 19 km (12 miles) from the very large city of Bellville. If you plan a holiday in Cape Town, look for hotels and other accommodation in Bellville. Bellville has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as cheap car hire and transport links.










