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Off The Wall surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Tuesday 20 May 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 (May 20) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 2.1m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 14s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Off The Wall in the next 12 days are 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 22) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Friday (May 23) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Tue 20th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Thu 22nd May) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 22nd May) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Off The Wall over the next 12 days.
Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | Friday 30 | Saturday 31 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 14 |
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| Energy (?) | 1150 | 2033 | 4185 | 2293 | 3477 | 5368 | 6163 | 5313 | 4189 | 2973 | 2231 | 1359 | 1240 | 913 | 1941 | 2155 | 1697 | 1502 | 1249 | 1269 | 878 | 865 | 337 | 722 | 692 | 491 | 508 | 992 | 740 | 1155 | 442 | 367 | 282 | 833 | 841 | 1033 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross | cross- on | on | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | glass | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:45AM 1.30 | 9:29PM 1.47 | 10:12AM 1.33 | 10:42PM 1.54 | 11:26AM 1.41 | 11:45PM 1.64 | 12:25PM 1.52 | 12:40AM 1.74 | 1:17PM 1.62 | 1:30AM 1.82 | 2:05PM 1.70 | 2:17AM 1.87 | 2:50PM 1.75 | 3:03AM 1.87 | 3:36PM 1.76 | 3:49AM 1.82 | 4:21PM 1.75 | 4:34AM 1.74 | 5:08PM 1.70 | 5:22AM 1.63 | 5:57PM 1.63 | 6:12AM 1.51 | 6:49PM 1.56 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:59PM 0.71 | 4:12AM 0.68 | 4:20PM 0.68 | 5:21AM 0.57 | 5:27PM 0.61 | 6:18AM 0.45 | 6:25PM 0.52 | 7:08AM 0.35 | 7:16PM 0.44 | 7:55AM 0.27 | 8:05PM 0.38 | 8:39AM 0.23 | 8:52PM 0.35 | 9:23AM 0.23 | 9:39PM 0.37 | 10:07AM 0.27 | 10:26PM 0.41 | 10:51AM 0.34 | 11:16PM 0.49 | 11:36AM 0.43 | 12:10AM 0.58 | 12:25PM 0.54 | 1:11AM 0.66 | |||||||||||||
Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | Friday 30 | Saturday 31 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:33 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 6 | 11 | 8 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 9 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 7 |
| Temp. °C | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 23 | 23 |
| Feels °C (?) | 10 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 21 | 21 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Tue afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Tue morning, calm by Thu morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Thu night, calm by Sat 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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