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Sandy Bay Surf Forecast
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Sandy Bay surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Thursday 31 Jul 2025 SAST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sandy Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Sandy Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 31) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sandy Bay in the next 12 days are 5.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 31) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Monday (Aug 04) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Thu 31st Jul) | 18ft (5.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Thu 31st Jul) | 18ft (5.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Thu 31st Jul) | 18ft (5.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sandy Bay over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Thu morning, light winds from the ESE by Fri night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the N on Sun night, calm by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 31 | Friday 01 | Saturday 02 | Sunday 03 | Monday 04 | Tuesday 05 | Wednesday 06 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 16 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 9342 | 12237 | 9915 | 8525 | 6749 | 3751 | 1819 | 1120 | 632 | 614 | 777 | 2941 | 11283 | 5988 | 6136 | 8245 | 13504 | 9838 | 4165 | 2830 | 1282 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | glass | cross | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:27PM 1.23 | 7:53AM 1.03 | 8:14PM 1.13 | 8:59AM 0.96 | 9:24PM 1.06 | 10:39AM 0.94 | 10:59PM 1.04 | 12:12PM 0.99 | 12:19AM 1.10 | 1:11PM 1.09 | 1:13AM 1.20 | 1:53PM 1.21 | 1:56AM 1.30 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:02PM 0.45 | 1:50AM 0.49 | 1:42PM 0.55 | 2:47AM 0.56 | 2:44PM 0.64 | 4:17AM 0.59 | 4:32PM 0.68 | 5:56AM 0.55 | 6:14PM 0.63 | 6:59AM 0.46 | 7:14PM 0.54 | 7:42AM 0.36 | 7:57PM 0.43 | ||||||||
Thursday 31 | Friday 01 | Saturday 02 | Sunday 03 | Monday 04 | Tuesday 05 | Wednesday 06 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:39 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:06 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:08 | - | - | 6:09 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 7 | 7 | 2 | 13 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Feels °C (?) | 3 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Cape Town
Recent cross-shore wind 11 km from Sandy Bay has fallen light (calm at Meadowridge wx). Waves should be turning clean at Sandy Bay. 2.1m 11s groundswell from the WSW with a 1.4m 14s groundswell from the SW and a 0.5m 12s groundswell from the SSE. 3 swells combining so expect closeout sets.
Actual: 28 min ago
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Information about the Sandy Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Sandy Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Sandy Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Sandy Bay 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 (Sandy Bay) 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 Sandy Bay 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 Sandy Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Cape Town, consider staying in Cape Town which is 16 km (10 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 24 km (15 miles) away, Bellville, Kayamnandi and Stellenbosch.
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