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Off The Wall surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Monday 20 Oct 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 Tuesday (Oct 21) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 2.0m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Off The Wall in the next 12 days are 5.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 27) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 22) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 21st Oct) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 21st Oct) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 27th Oct) | 16ft (5.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Off The Wall over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Fri night, fresh winds from the SW by Sat afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Mon 27 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 663 | 537 | 570 | 1239 | 1471 | 1191 | 661 | 587 | 1412 | 1932 | 1576 | 1448 | 860 | 622 | 579 | 2335 | 4142 | 3264 | 3980 | 9173 | 9137 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross | cross | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:02AM 1.66 | 3:08PM 1.77 | 3:29AM 1.67 | 3:34PM 1.75 | 3:55AM 1.65 | 4:00PM 1.70 | 4:23AM 1.61 | 4:26PM 1.64 | 4:51AM 1.55 | 4:53PM 1.56 | 5:23AM 1.48 | 5:24PM 1.47 | 6:01AM 1.41 | 6:03PM 1.37 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:56PM 0.35 | 8:58AM 0.43 | 9:20PM 0.35 | 9:23AM 0.44 | 9:44PM 0.36 | 9:49AM 0.47 | 10:09PM 0.39 | 10:15AM 0.52 | 10:36PM 0.45 | 10:43AM 0.59 | 11:04PM 0.52 | 11:15AM 0.68 | 11:37PM 0.60 | 11:54AM 0.77 | ||||||||
Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Mon 27 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:50 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 7:04 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:06 | - | - | 7:06 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:08 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 21 | 20 | 23 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 17 | 18 | 20 | 16 | 21 | 20 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 8 | |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Cape Town
Offshore wind has become cross-off at Off The Wall (moderate winds from the SSW at Observatory wx 8 km from Off The Wall). 2.0m 6s windswell from the SSE with a 1.4m 13s groundswell from the SW. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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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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