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Noncom (Cape Recife) Surf Forecast
/ Eastern Cape (S) (37 surf breaks) /
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Noncom (Cape Recife) surfForecast / Eastern Cape (S) / South Africa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Friday 17 Apr 2026 SASTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
20.2° C
(Which is 1.7°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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 18) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s 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 5.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 22) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 8s period and expected on Friday (Apr 24) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sat 18th Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sat 18th Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Wed 22nd Apr) | 16ft (5.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Noncom (Cape Recife) over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WSW on Fri night, calm by Sat night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Mon morning, light winds from the NNW by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 13 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 13 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 528 | 437 | 297 | 866 | 741 | 423 | 192 | 125 | 514 | 2650 | 2866 | 2109 | 1668 | 2334 | 5146 | 8299 | 9105 | 6201 | 4131 | 2643 | 1162 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- off | off | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross | off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | on | cross- on | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:43PM 1.93 | 3:57AM 2.10 | 4:19PM 1.94 | 4:34AM 2.07 | 4:57PM 1.90 | 5:12AM 1.98 | 5:38PM 1.80 | 5:54AM 1.84 | 6:24PM 1.68 | 6:41AM 1.66 | 7:21PM 1.54 | 7:43AM 1.47 | 8:42PM 1.43 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:36AM 0.18 | 9:43PM 0.22 | 10:10AM 0.16 | 10:18PM 0.23 | 10:46AM 0.19 | 10:55PM 0.29 | 11:24AM 0.28 | 11:35PM 0.41 | 12:04PM 0.41 | 12:19AM 0.56 | 12:50PM 0.56 | 1:16AM 0.73 | 1:52PM 0.72 | 2:52AM 0.86 | |||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:41 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 |
| Feels °C (?) | 21 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
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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.
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