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Noncom (Cape Recife) surfForecast / Eastern Cape (S) / South Africa
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Noncom (Cape Recife) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Noncom (Cape Recife) sea temperature is
19.1° C
(Which is 1.8°C colder than average for this time of year)Noncom (Cape Recife) surf forecast from 29 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 30 May, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 5 Jun, 2PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 11s period, SE swell with 1,427 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 30 May, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Noncom (Cape Recife) this week:
The surf forecast for Noncom (Cape Recife) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 30) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Noncom (Cape Recife) in the next 16 days are 2.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 05) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Monday (Jun 01) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sat 30th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Sat 30th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Fri 5th Jun) | 8ft (2.4m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Noncom (Cape Recife) over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun night, min 15°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 8 | SSW 10 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | |
1257 | 917 | 586 | 491 | 314 | 378 | 402 | 268 | 137 | 164 | 357 | 819 | 193 | 442 | 663 | 918 | 809 | 880 | 1149 | 1223 | 1396 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 2:42PM1.59m | 2:50AM1.76m | 3:16PM1.63m | 3:22AM1.76m | 3:49PM1.65m | 3:53AM1.75m | 4:22PM1.66m | 4:25AM1.72m | 4:56PM1.65m | 4:57AM1.67m | 5:31PM1.63m | 5:31AM1.60m | 6:09PM1.59m | 6:08AM1.53m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:36PM0.52m | 9:07AM0.42m | 9:09PM0.50m | 9:36AM0.39m | 9:41PM0.50m | 10:06AM0.38m | 10:14PM0.51m | 10:37AM0.38m | 10:48PM0.55m | 11:09AM0.41m | 11:25PM0.59m | 11:42AM0.45m | 00:04AM0.65m | 12:20PM0.51m | |||||||
— | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | |
5:16 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | 5:15 | |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 6 | 1 | — | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 2 | |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
17 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | E 7 | SW 12 | SSW 13 | E 8 | SW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSE 9 | SSW 12 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 |
1257 | 917 | 586 | 491 | 314 | 378 | 402 | 268 | 51 | 164 | 357 | 19 | 121 | 442 | 102 | 307 | 809 | 222 | 1149 | 1223 | 1396 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ESE 8 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | SW 12 | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 8 | E 8 | SSW 13 | SE 11 | SSW 12 | — | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 |
— | — | 73 | 73 | 101 | 82 | 97 | 58 | 137 | 60 | 43 | — | 20 | 12 | 158 | 61 | 419 | — | 160 | 103 | 103 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 8 | S 14 | S 14 | E 12 | — | SSW 13 | SW 11 | SSW 10 | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | — | S 9 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 22 | 106 | 98 | 3 | — | 16 | 5 | 20 | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | E 5 | E 4 | ESE 7 | — | E 7 | E 7 | N 2 | NW 3 | — | — | SW 12 | SSW 8 | — | S 9 | SSE 9 | — | SE 9 | — | — | — |
73 | 34 | 36 | 96 | — | 145 | 154 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 819 | 193 | — | 663 | 918 | — | 880 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 249 | 209 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 106 | 556 | 69 | 241 | 267 | 267 | 267 | 267 | 267 | 249 | 267 |
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Information about the Noncom (Cape Recife) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Noncom (Cape Recife) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Noncom (Cape Recife) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Noncom (Cape Recife) 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 (Noncom (Cape Recife)) 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 Noncom (Cape Recife) 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.












