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Off The Wall surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa
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Off The Wall surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Off The Wall sea temperature is
16.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Off The Wall surf forecast from 1 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 1 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 12s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 7 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 14s period, WSW swell with 1,862 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 1 Jun, 2PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 11s period with WSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Off The Wall this week:
The surf forecast for Off The Wall over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 01) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Off The Wall in the next 16 days are 2.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 07) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Mon 1st Jun) | 6ft (1.8m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 1st Jun) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 7th Jun) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Off The Wall over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Wed afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, near gales from the SE by Wed afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Thu morning, calm by Fri morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | Saturday 6 | Sunday 7 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
WSW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SW 11 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 | |
657 | 1010 | 1102 | 619 | 407 | 1011 | 940 | 943 | 909 | 456 | 320 | 169 | 198 | 309 | 479 | 402 | 359 | 513 | 1363 | 902 | 1807 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | glassy | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | |
High Tide | 4:06PM1.58m | 4:05AM1.58m | 4:39PM1.57m | 4:38AM1.54m | 5:13PM1.55m | 5:13AM1.49m | 5:49PM1.52m | 5:53AM1.43m | 6:30PM1.50m | 6:39AM1.38m | 7:17PM1.48m | 7:35AM1.33m | 8:12PM1.47m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:46AM0.43m | 10:00PM0.59m | 10:17AM0.44m | 10:35PM0.61m | 10:49AM0.48m | 11:12PM0.64m | 11:24AM0.52m | 11:53PM0.67m | 12:02PM0.57m | 00:41AM0.70m | 12:47PM0.62m | 1:38AM0.71m | 1:41PM0.67m | 2:46AM0.70m | |||||||
7:41 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | |
— | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | |
— | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 1 | — | |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 |
17 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 13 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | S 8 | SSE 12 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 |
657 | 1010 | 1102 | 619 | 407 | 1011 | 940 | 700 | 448 | 320 | 202 | 169 | 134 | 232 | 479 | 402 | 359 | 513 | 1363 | 902 | 1807 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | SSW 14 | SE 11 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSE 16 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SW 14 | SSE 10 | SW 14 | NW 13 |
20 | 17 | 12 | 123 | 286 | 191 | 86 | 34 | 33 | 18 | 40 | 117 | 198 | 309 | 353 | 138 | 119 | 280 | 18 | 412 | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | W 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | SW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SW 10 | SSW 10 | — | — | SSE 10 | W 14 | SSE 12 | NW 13 |
3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 57 | — | — | — | — | — | 19 | 70 | 73 | 82 | 11 | — | — | 43 | 4 | 14 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 7 | — | — | — | — | — | N 2 | N 3 | NW 4 | — |
— | — | — | 247 | 326 | 545 | 794 | 943 | 909 | 456 | 320 | 134 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 18 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 7 | 0 | 131 | 345 | 52 | 175 | 1002 | 233 | 175 | 790 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 15 | 31 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
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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 16 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.











