Off The Wall Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.91° S 18.39° E

Off The Wall Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 20 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Off The Wall sea temperature is
11.9°C
3.7° 

Off The Wall surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Off The Wall surf forecast from 20 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 24 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 26 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 15s period, SW swell with 2,502 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period with WSW 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 Sunday (Sep 20) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Off The Wall in the next 16 days are 2.3m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 26) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sun 20th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 13s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 24th Sep)6ft (1.9m) 13s
Most Powerful11AM (Sat 26th Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Off The Wall over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
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Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
3
2
2
3
1
2
1
1
1
3
3
3
4
3
3
4
1
3
4
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
SW
13
1.7
WSW
13
1.5
WSW
12
1.3
WSW
12
1.2
WSW
11
1.1
SW
11
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
12
1.4
SW
11
1.5
SSW
7
1.3
SW
8
2.2
SSE
7
2
SE
7
1.8
SSW
14
1.9
SSW
12
1.7
SSW
12
1.6
SW
12
1.5
SSW
12
2.3
SW
15
2.3
SW
14
1.9
WSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1288
998
636
472
347
314
374
367
457
209
188
459
379
1247
1056
756
660
647
2502
2232
1310
Wind (km/h)
10
S
15
SSE
10
SE
10
SE
10
S
5
ENE
15
N
5
NNE
10
WNW
5
SW
15
S
25
SSE
20
SSE
25
SSE
15
SE
10
SE
15
S
10
ENE
20
NW
5
W
15
SSW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
on
cross
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
11:21AM1.20m
11:45PM1.20m
12:29PM1.32m
00:43AM1.31m
1:07PM1.44m
1:21AM1.43m
1:37PM1.57m
1:53AM1.54m
2:06PM1.68m
2:22AM1.64m
2:34PM1.78m
2:53AM1.72m
3:03PM1.85m
3:24AM1.77m
Low Tide
5:44PM0.89m
6:01AM0.79m
6:43PM0.77m
6:48AM0.68m
7:18PM0.64m
7:23AM0.57m
7:48PM0.51m
7:54AM0.47m
8:17PM0.40m
8:23AM0.39m
8:46PM0.30m
8:53AM0.32m
9:16PM0.24m
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6:39
6:37
6:35
6:35
6:33
6:31
6:31
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6:40
6:40
6:42
6:43
6:43
6:44
6:45
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Temp °C
22
24
20
22
27
26
28
24
21
17
18
16
17
18
17
21
24
21
18
18
16
Feels °C
21
22
18
21
26
26
27
24
22
17
17
13
14
15
14
21
22
21
15
17
16
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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.

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