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Off The Wall surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Wednesday 09 Jul 2025 SAST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Off The Wall this week:
The surf forecast for Off The Wall over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 10) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 11ft and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1ft and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Off The Wall in the next 12 days are 18ft 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 11) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 10th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 11th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Fri 11th Jul) | 18ft (5.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Off The Wall over the next 12 days.
Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Mon 21 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 |
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| Energy (?) | 4424 | 4708 | 4514 | 4729 | 11270 | 11206 | 8929 | 8560 | 6752 | 3866 | 2174 | 1593 | 1476 | 1246 | 1188 | 1315 | 3174 | 5939 | 4027 | 3836 | 3527 | 5490 | 7132 | 6140 | 5945 | 4529 | 4354 | 3519 | 3720 | 3615 | 4010 | 3038 | 2976 | 1519 | 1743 | 4125 |
Wind (mph) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | glass | off | glass | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- off |
High Tide / height (ft) | 2:51AM 5.15 | 3:26PM 5.22 | 3:28AM 5.28 | 3:59PM 5.41 | 4:05AM 5.35 | 4:34PM 5.54 | 4:43AM 5.35 | 5:10PM 5.64 | 5:22AM 5.28 | 5:48PM 5.64 | 6:04AM 5.15 | 6:31PM 5.58 | 6:51AM 4.95 | 7:18PM 5.45 | 7:44AM 4.69 | 8:13PM 5.22 | 8:49AM 4.46 | 9:20PM 5.05 | 10:08AM 4.33 | 10:38PM 4.95 | 11:35AM 4.43 | 11:58PM 4.99 | 12:50PM 4.69 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (ft) | 8:47PM 1.97 | 9:07AM 1.38 | 9:25PM 1.77 | 9:41AM 1.25 | 10:03PM 1.61 | 10:16AM 1.18 | 10:41PM 1.51 | 10:51AM 1.18 | 11:20PM 1.44 | 11:28AM 1.25 | 12:02AM 1.48 | 12:09PM 1.38 | 12:49AM 1.57 | 12:53PM 1.61 | 1:43AM 1.74 | 1:46PM 1.84 | 2:47AM 1.9 | 2:52PM 2.1 | 4:04AM 2 | 4:13PM 2.26 | 5:24AM 1.94 | 5:39PM 2.23 | 6:36AM 1.77 | 6:55PM 2.03 | ||||||||||||
Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Mon 21 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:48 | - | - | 7:48 | - | - | 7:48 | - | - | 7:48 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:46 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:53 | - | - | 5:53 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:55 | - | - | 5:55 | - | - | 5:57 | - | - | 5:57 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:59 |
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Rain (in) | - | - | - | 0.2 | 0.1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.0 | - | - | - | - | - | 0.7 | 0.1 | 0.0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.2 | - | 0.0 | 0.2 | - | 0.0 |
| Temp. °F | 57 | 57 | 59 | 59 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 57 | 57 | 55 | 55 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 59 | 57 | 55 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 55 | 54 | 52 | 54 | 52 | 55 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 59 |
| Feels °F (?) | 52 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 45 | 43 | 46 | 46 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 50 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 46 | 46 | 48 | 41 | 39 | 46 | 46 | 52 | 48 | 52 | 52 | 48 | 45 | 45 | 48 | 54 | 57 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 0.2in), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 59°F on Thu afternoon, min 52°F on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, fresh winds from the WNW by Thu night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 59°F on Tue afternoon, min 54°F on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 0.9in), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 57°F on Tue night, min 50°F on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 0.4in), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 59°F on Mon afternoon, min 52°F on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the WNW by Sun afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Off The Wall Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Off The Wall provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Off The Wall can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Off The Wall 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 (Off The Wall) 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 Off The Wall 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.
Are you planning a holiday in Cape Town? If you are looking for accommodation near Off The Wall, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Cape Town, consider staying in Cape Town which is 8 km (5 miles) away. Other places in and around Cape Town where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Robben Island which is 12 km (7 miles) away, Bellville, Atlantis and Kayamnandi.
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