Off The Wall surf break

Off The Wall surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Sunday 04 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
16.1° C
(Which is 3.5°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 Sunday (Jan 04) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 1.8m and 6s is also forecast. 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 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 07) at 5PM. 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 Friday (Jan 09) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sun 4th Jan)4ft (1.2m) 12s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 7th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 5PM (Wed 7th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 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 24°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the SSE by Fri afternoon).

Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
3
0
2
2
1
3
0
0
3
4
4
4
1
1
4
3
1
4
3
1
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
WSW
1.1
SW
1.2
SW
1.3
WSW
1.5
SW
1.4
SW
1.2
WSW
1.7
SW
2.4
SW
3.5
SW
3.5
SW
3
SW
2.5
SW
2.1
WSW
2.2
SW
1.8
S
2.2
S
1.4
WSW
1.1
WSW
2.5
SSE
1.8
SSE
Period(s) (?)1212121111121111111212121212111210121187
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)40333040743353456831769013163344393126671902123611108721015532280712344
Wind
(km/h)
15
S
40
SSE
15
SSE
10
SW
25
S
5
WSW
15
NW
15
WNW
15
SW
20
S
25
S
10
SSE
15
NW
15
NW
10
SSE
20
SSE
40
SSE
15
SE
10
S
30
SSE
15
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcrosscross-
off
glassononcrosscross-
off
cross-
off
offononoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:08PM
1.79
4:37AM
1.85
4:52PM
1.75
5:19AM
1.83
5:34PM
1.67
6:00AM
1.77
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
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:04AM
0.39
10:21PM
0.30
10:50AM
0.40
11:02PM
0.34
11:34AM
0.44
11:41PM
0.41
12:17PM
0.51
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
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunrise5:39--5:41--5:41--5:43--5:43--5:45--5:46--
Sunset-8:00--8:00--8:00--8:00--8:00--8:00--8:00-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C242421232321212222202119202121212222262825
Feels °C (?)232016222119212223181716182023181817252522
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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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