Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.07° S 18.66° E

Nine Mile Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 14 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Nine Mile Reef sea temperature is
15.3°C
0.9° 

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 14 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 15 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 15 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 15s period, SW swell with 2,168 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 14 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s 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 Wednesday (Oct 14) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Nine Mile Reef in the next 16 days are 2.2m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 15) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 12s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 15) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Wed 14th Oct)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 15th Oct)7ft (2.1m) 16s
Most Powerful 8AM (Thu 15th Oct)7ft (2.2m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Sat night, calm by Sun night).

Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
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(10 max)
2
2
4
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3
3
2
1
2
2
0
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0
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2
1
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2
2
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
2
SW
14
2.2
SW
15
1.8
SW
14
1.6
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.2
SW
12
1.3
SW
12
1.6
SW
12
1.4
SW
12
1.6
SW
12
1.7
SSW
13
1.7
SSW
12
1.5
SSW
12
1.4
SSW
12
1.4
SSW
11
1.3
SSW
11
1.1
SW
11
1
SW
12
1.9
SW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
680
859
1408
2027
1363
905
520
403
442
678
561
678
890
843
680
527
475
396
303
259
977
Wind (km/h)
20
NW
20
NW
20
N
25
NNW
20
NW
20
N
20
NW
15
WNW
10
NNW
10
W
25
SSE
30
SSE
20
SSE
25
S
5
S
15
S
25
SSE
5
ENE
15
NW
15
WSW
15
N
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
High Tide
4:55PM1.38m
5:18AM1.28m
5:26PM1.26m
5:53AM1.17m
6:02PM1.14m
6:39AM1.07m
6:51PM1.03m
8:00AM0.99m
8:30PM0.95m
10:06AM1.00m
10:37PM0.97m
11:25AM1.10m
11:46PM1.07m
Low Tide
10:48AM0.30m
11:09PM0.28m
11:18AM0.40m
11:40PM0.39m
11:52AM0.51m
00:17AM0.50m
12:38PM0.62m
1:15AM0.60m
2:11PM0.71m
3:10AM0.65m
4:43PM0.68m
4:59AM0.59m
5:53PM0.57m
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Temp °C
17
17
13
19
20
15
22
22
17
19
16
13
13
14
14
15
16
15
20
20
15
Feels °C
12
12
10
13
15
13
18
19
16
18
14
8
8
9
10
11
11
11
16
15
14
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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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