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Noncom (Cape Recife) surfForecast / Eastern Cape (S) / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Saturday 10 Jan 2026 SAST
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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
20.0° C
 (Which is 2.6°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Noncom (Cape Recife) this week:

The surf forecast for Noncom (Cape Recife) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 11) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 1.7m and 7s 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 12 days are 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 15) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 11th Jan)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 11th Jan)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 15th Jan)8ft (2.5m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Noncom (Cape Recife) over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Mon afternoon, light winds from the W by Tue morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, strong winds from the SW by Thu morning).

Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Sat
17
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Rating
(10 max)
2
1
0
3
1
2
2
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.1
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.5
S
1.8
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.2
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
2
SSW
2.3
SSW
2.4
SSW
2.1
SSW
1.7
SSW
2.2
E
1.3
E
2.4
SSW
Period(s) (?)141212211716141312121111111312131211777
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)874406322728137314988624842552391791231231380150217991180750452168574
Wind
(km/h)
15
ENE
15
E
25
ESE
10
SSW
30
SW
25
SW
15
WSW
15
SSW
15
SSE
10
SE
15
SE
15
ESE
25
WSW
40
SW
25
SSW
20
E
30
ENE
35
E
35
ENE
10
SSE
15
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrosscrosscross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrosscross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrosscrossoncross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
8:35PM
1.38
9:21AM
1.51
9:43PM
1.29
10:35AM
1.45
11:19PM
1.26
11:57AM
1.45
12:48AM
1.32
1:05PM
1.50
1:50AM
1.42
1:56PM
1.57
2:33AM
1.53
2:36PM
1.65
3:10AM
1.64
3:12PM
1.73
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:25AM
0.77
3:38PM
0.90
3:28AM
0.87
5:16PM
0.92
5:07AM
0.92
6:47PM
0.86
6:43AM
0.90
7:43PM
0.77
7:46AM
0.82
8:22PM
0.66
8:30AM
0.74
8:56PM
0.56
9:07AM
0.65
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Sat
17
Sunrise-5:16--5:18--5:18--5:20--5:20--5:22--5:22-
Sunset--7:31--7:31--7:30--7:30--7:30--7:30--7:30
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clear
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clear
clear
clear
clear
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light rain
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light rain
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C212324232322222223222223232120201820202120
Feels °C (?)182325252418222423232424251614161315152119
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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 12 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.

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