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Rocklands surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Tuesday 17 Mar 2026 SAST
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Rocklands surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Rocklands sea temperature is
16.5° C
 (Which is 2.9°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rocklands this week:

The surf forecast for Rocklands over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 18) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 1.4m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rocklands in the next 16 days are 2.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 19) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 18) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 18th Mar)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 18th Mar)5ft (1.5m) 13s
Most Powerful11AM (Thu 19th Mar)7ft (2.2m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rocklands over the next 16 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Sun night, light winds from the SSE by Mon morning).

Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tue
24
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
4
0
0
3
3
3
4
4
2
3
2
1
3
3
2
2
1
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
SSW
0.9
SW
1.4
SW
1.8
SSW
2.2
SSW
2.1
SSW
2.2
SSW
2.3
SSW
2.5
SSW
2
SSW
2
SSW
1.7
SW
1.6
SW
1.5
SW
1.3
SW
1.2
SW
1.4
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.7
SSW
Period(s) (?)11141313141413139121212121211111212131212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)39633662310601929174816731622104811191084808683583411373527625915849934
Wind
(km/h)
5
E
5
S
15
SSE
5
NNE
25
N
25
NNW
10
SW
20
SSW
20
S
15
SSE
15
SE
25
SSE
15
SE
20
SSE
30
SSE
20
SE
10
SSE
20
SSE
10
N
15
NNW
10
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassglasscross-
off		glasscross-
on		oncrosscross-
off		cross-
off		offoffcross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		offoffcross-
off		cross-
on		onon
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:54AM
1.85
3:13PM
1.79
3:26AM
1.93
3:46PM
1.84
3:59AM
1.96
4:21PM
1.84
4:34AM
1.95
4:57PM
1.80
5:12AM
1.88
5:36PM
1.71
5:53AM
1.77
6:21PM
1.59
6:40AM
1.61
7:16PM
1.46
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:43PM
0.38
9:07AM
0.30
9:15PM
0.31
9:39AM
0.24
9:47PM
0.28
10:13AM
0.22
10:21PM
0.28
10:48AM
0.25
10:57PM
0.34
11:26AM
0.33
11:35PM
0.44
12:08PM
0.45
12:20AM
0.57
12:59PM
0.60
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tue
24
Sunrise-6:47--6:48--6:48--6:48--6:50--6:50--6:52-
Sunset--7:00--6:59--6:58--6:57--6:54--6:53--6:52
part cloud
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
---1--31-------------
Temp. °C222123221920191919181921192021202427232422
Feels °C (?)242323221718201515151617151818162426222221
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Information about the Rocklands Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Rocklands provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Rocklands can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Rocklands 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 (Rocklands) 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 Rocklands 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 Rocklands, 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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