
Surf Forecasts:
Nine Mile Reef surf forecast from 30 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 7 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, S swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 7 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, S swell with 2,210 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 30 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period with SE 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 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s 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 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 07) 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 1.2m 10s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 03) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Wed 30th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 7th Oct) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 7th Oct) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nine Mile Reef over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the WNW by Thu afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 30 | Thursday 1 | Friday 2 | Saturday 3 | Sunday 4 | Monday 5 | Tuesday 6 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SE 8 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SSW 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
227 | 144 | 138 | 74 | 50 | 45 | 44 | 308 | 265 | 217 | 198 | 173 | 394 | 659 | 538 | 336 | 212 | 380 | 879 | 1493 | 1669 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | off | cross | cross-on | off | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 11:30AM1.20m | 00:01AM1.19m | 12:30PM1.34m | 00:55AM1.31m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 5:06AM0.49m | 5:56PM0.45m | 6:15AM0.38m | 6:53PM0.30m | ||||||||
6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | |
— | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:51 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 4 | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 32 | 29 | 24 | 23 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 25 | 29 | 26 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 16 | 14 | 8 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
206 | 144 | 138 | 74 | 50 | 45 | 44 | 308 | 265 | 217 | 198 | 173 | 394 | 659 | 538 | 336 | 212 | 380 | 879 | 1493 | 453 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 5 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SSE 11 | WSW 6 | SE 10 | SW 13 | E 12 | W 10 | W 10 | SSE 7 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 7 | SW 15 | SW 16 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 |
46 | 15 | 11 | 47 | 20 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 163 | 3 | 161 | 130 | 68 | 39 | 14 | 2 | 139 | 165 | 39 | 22 | 12 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | — | E 10 | WSW 6 | SSW 14 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | E 12 | W 14 | WSW 12 | — | — | — | SW 18 | SSE 6 | SSE 8 | — | — | — |
13 | 15 | 15 | — | 8 | 3 | 18 | 13 | 13 | 3 | 16 | 89 | — | — | — | 13 | 3 | 7 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SSE 5 | NE 2 | NNW 4 | WNW 4 | NW 2 | — | — | S 4 | SSE 4 | SE 5 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | — | — | WSW 2 | — | NW 3 | — | SSW 10 |
227 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 19 | 1 | — | — | 12 | 44 | 87 | 67 | 238 | 188 | — | — | 1 | — | 4 | — | 1669 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 12 | 0 | 0 | 52 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 83 | 398 | 298 | 22 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 398 | 435 | 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.










