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Lat Long: 34.07° S 18.66° E

Nine Mile Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 28 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Nine Mile Reef sea temperature is
15.5°C
0.3° 

Nine Mile Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Nine Mile Reef surf forecast from 28 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 30 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, ESE swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 5 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period, SW swell with 706 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 30 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period with ESE 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 Wednesday (Sep 30) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Nine Mile Reef in the next 16 days are 1.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 05) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 10s period and expected on Friday (Oct 02) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 30th Sep)7ft (2.2m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 30th Sep)7ft (2.2m) 8s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 5th Oct)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nine Mile Reef over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the NNW by Thu morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Fri morning, strong winds from the SSE by Sat morning).

Tuesday
29
Wednesday
30
Thursday
1
Friday
2
Saturday
3
Sunday
4
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2
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SSE
8
1.4
SE
8
1.5
SE
8
2.2
ESE
8
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.5
SW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
11
0.4
SW
11
0.9
SW
11
1.1
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
1.1
SW
11
1.2
SSW
11
1.3
SSW
13
1.2
SW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
219
242
275
666
162
144
138
74
50
45
46
194
355
303
367
308
305
546
449
Wind (km/h)
15
E
10
ESE
10
SE
10
E
5
S
0
SE
20
NNW
35
NNW
10
NNW
10
N
5
SW
20
S
30
SSE
40
SSE
35
SE
20
ESE
10
SE
10
SSW
15
N
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
glassy
glassy
off
off
off
off
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
off
High Tide
4:25AM1.53m
4:38PM1.63m
5:02AM1.46m
5:16PM1.53m
5:44AM1.35m
6:01PM1.38m
6:36AM1.22m
7:00PM1.23m
7:54AM1.11m
8:34PM1.10m
9:52AM1.09m
10:37PM1.10m
Low Tide
10:19PM0.00m
10:25AM0.10m
10:55PM0.07m
11:03AM0.18m
11:34PM0.18m
11:45AM0.30m
00:22AM0.31m
12:40PM0.44m
1:28AM0.45m
2:07PM0.56m
3:14AM0.53m
4:22PM0.57m
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rain showers
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Feels °C
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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.

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