
Surf Forecasts:
Nine Mile Reef surf forecast from 18 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 24 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 24 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SSW swell with 3,524 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 21 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s period with SSW 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 (Sep 21) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Nine Mile Reef in the next 16 days are 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 24) 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 1.1m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 21st Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 24th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 24th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nine Mile Reef over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Fri afternoon, light winds from the SE by Sun morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 7 | SSW 8 | S 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
288 | 437 | 306 | 200 | 412 | 754 | 495 | 320 | 210 | 169 | 130 | 113 | 238 | 199 | 151 | 128 | 191 | 541 | 3524 | 2228 | 1616 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:25PM1.02m | 8:41AM0.92m | 9:33PM0.94m | 11:23AM0.96m | 11:40PM1.00m | 12:28PM1.08m | 00:35AM1.11m | 1:03PM1.22m | 1:12AM1.23m | 1:33PM1.36m | 1:44AM1.34m | 2:01PM1.48m | 2:15AM1.44m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:59PM0.64m | 1:58AM0.65m | 2:48PM0.74m | 4:47AM0.67m | 5:47PM0.69m | 6:13AM0.57m | 6:43PM0.57m | 6:53AM0.45m | 7:17PM0.44m | 7:24AM0.33m | 7:47PM0.31m | 7:52AM0.23m | 8:15PM0.19m | ||||||||
6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
— | 6:37 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:42 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 19 | 15 | 18 | 22 | 17 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 25 | 28 | 26 | 23 | 22 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 16 |
Feels °C | 9 | 12 | 11 | 16 | 20 | 13 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 7 | SSW 8 | S 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
288 | 437 | 306 | 200 | 412 | 754 | 495 | 320 | 210 | 169 | 130 | 96 | 238 | 199 | 151 | 128 | 191 | 541 | 3524 | 2228 | 1616 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SE 7 | SE 8 | — | SW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 17 | — | — | — |
121 | 12 | 41 | 106 | — | — | — | — | — | 30 | 130 | 113 | 8 | 2 | — | 56 | 30 | 237 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 5 | ESE 7 | — | — | S 13 | S 13 | SSE 12 | — | — | — |
15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | 36 | — | — | 4 | 13 | 15 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | — | NNW 3 | NW 4 | NW 4 | — | — | ESE 5 | SE 5 | SSE 6 | SE 5 |
96 | 248 | 74 | 77 | 171 | 77 | 43 | 133 | 52 | 36 | 46 | — | 5 | 45 | 10 | — | — | 44 | 99 | 80 | 94 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 27 | 27 | 16 | 16 | 31 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 0 | 43 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 21 | 21 | 31 | 21 |
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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.










