
Surf Forecasts:
Off The Wall surf forecast from 17 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 24 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 24 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 4,700 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 18 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period with SW 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 Friday (Sep 18) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Off The Wall in the next 16 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 24) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 24) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 18th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Thu 24th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 24th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Off The Wall over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Thu night, light winds from the SSE by Sun morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Mon morning, fresh winds from the N by Wed morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SSW 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
739 | 713 | 946 | 736 | 448 | 978 | 1591 | 1288 | 998 | 636 | 472 | 373 | 308 | 321 | 361 | 277 | 157 | 569 | 1338 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 7:19AM1.25m | 7:33PM1.24m | 8:50AM1.17m | 9:28PM1.15m | 11:21AM1.20m | 11:45PM1.20m | 12:29PM1.32m | 00:43AM1.31m | 1:07PM1.44m | 1:21AM1.43m | 1:37PM1.57m | 1:53AM1.54m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:57AM0.74m | 1:11PM0.85m | 2:06AM0.84m | 3:12PM0.95m | 4:29AM0.87m | 5:44PM0.89m | 6:01AM0.79m | 6:43PM0.77m | 6:48AM0.68m | 7:18PM0.64m | 7:23AM0.57m | 7:48PM0.51m | |||||||
— | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | |
6:37 | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:43 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | — | 10 |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 24 | 20 | 24 | 28 | 27 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 6 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 13 | 20 | 22 | 18 | 24 | 28 | 27 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SSW 11 |
739 | 713 | 946 | 736 | 448 | 978 | 1591 | 1288 | 998 | 636 | 472 | 373 | 308 | 321 | 361 | 277 | 157 | 569 | 1338 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 20 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 6 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | N 5 | SSW 16 |
— | 7 | 12 | 91 | 301 | — | — | — | — | — | 44 | 57 | 127 | 135 | 90 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 679 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 6 | SE 6 | NW 4 | ESE 8 | S 13 | N 5 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 1 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | — | NNW 3 | WSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 7 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 |
202 | 245 | 493 | 99 | 134 | 246 | 160 | 75 | 154 | 115 | 109 | 34 | — | 6 | 1 | 19 | 148 | 75 | 189 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 9 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 139 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 83 | 345 | 31 | 69 | 5 | 139 |
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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.










