Off The Wall surf break

Off The Wall surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Wednesday 07 Jan 2026 SAST
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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
14.2° C
(Which is 5.4°C colder than average for this time of year)
Nearby Cam: 4km away, Clifton 4th beach webcam Live Stream, Cape Town


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 Wednesday (Jan 07) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. 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 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 07) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 11) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 7th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 7th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 7th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Off The Wall over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, strong winds from the SSE by Fri afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
1
1
3
2
1
3
3
2
3
3
2
4
3
2
3
2
2
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3.5
SW
3
SW
2.2
SW
2.4
SW
3
SW
2.3
S
2.5
S
2.3
SSE
1.4
SSE
2.2
SSE
1.2
SW
1.2
SW
1.2
SW
1.5
SW
1.8
SW
2.2
SW
1.8
SW
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
1.4
SW
1.6
SW
Period(s) (?)121212111112109881212121815131212111111
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3455216913231441238614311387809230512435389396135114211682913736600471558
Wind
(km/h)
25
S
0
N
20
NNW
15
WNW
20
SSE
25
SSE
40
SSE
25
SE
10
SSE
25
SSE
15
SE
10
SSW
20
S
10
SSE
10
SW
25
S
15
SSE
15
SSW
25
SSW
10
S
20
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
glassononcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:16PM
1.58
6:42AM
1.70
6:58PM
1.47
7:26AM
1.60
7:45PM
1.37
8:14AM
1.51
8:41PM
1.29
9:12AM
1.42
9:56PM
1.23
10:24AM
1.38
11:27PM
1.24
11:41AM
1.38
12:41AM
1.30
12:43PM
1.41
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:20AM
0.50
1:02PM
0.60
1:00AM
0.60
1:50PM
0.69
1:44AM
0.70
2:46PM
0.76
2:38AM
0.80
3:56PM
0.81
3:52AM
0.86
5:14PM
0.80
5:18AM
0.88
6:22PM
0.76
6:31AM
0.85
Wed
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Sunrise--5:43--5:45--5:46--5:46--5:47--5:48--5:48
Sunset8:00--8:00--8:00--8:00--8:00--8:00--8:00--
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C211919212120212025282427282222232122222122
Feels °C (?)171616202115151423242127272225222022202021
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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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