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Nine Mile Reef surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa
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Nine Mile Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Nine Mile Reef sea temperature is
18.2° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)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 Tuesday (Mar 31) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s is also forecast. 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 2.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 06) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 04) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 31st Mar) | 4ft (1.2m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Fri 3rd Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 6th Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nine Mile Reef over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the S by Wed afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | |||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 |
Wave (?)Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 151 | 262 | 81 | 39 | 98 | 133 | 211 | 236 | 249 | 486 | 400 | 808 | 513 | 330 | 227 | 169 | 124 | 79 | 60 | 406 | 715 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | on | cross | glass | on | on | on | on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | glass | glass | glass | cross- off | cross | off | on | on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:05PM 1.40 | 2:19AM 1.56 | 2:38PM 1.47 | 2:49AM 1.62 | 3:09PM 1.50 | 3:18AM 1.63 | 3:38PM 1.51 | 3:46AM 1.61 | 4:06PM 1.49 | 4:14AM 1.56 | 4:34PM 1.44 | 4:42AM 1.48 | 5:02PM 1.36 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:04AM 0.19 | 8:11PM 0.18 | 8:38AM 0.11 | 8:42PM 0.13 | 9:08AM 0.06 | 9:12PM 0.11 | 9:36AM 0.04 | 9:40PM 0.12 | 10:03AM 0.07 | 10:08PM 0.16 | 10:29AM 0.12 | 10:35PM 0.22 | 10:56AM 0.19 | 11:02PM 0.30 | |||||||
Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:54 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:42 | - | - | 6:40 | - | - | 6:38 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:35 | - |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | 4 | 9 | 6 | 6 |
| Temp. °C | 20 | 21 | 19 | 24 | 26 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 25 | 21 | 25 | 27 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 17 | 16 |
| Feels °C (?) | 19 | 18 | 16 | 24 | 24 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 23 | 25 | 21 | 27 | 28 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 14 | 12 | 12 |
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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.











