Scarborough Beach Surf Forecast

/ Cape Town (69 surf breaks) /

South Africa (273 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (34.19° S 18.37° E)

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Scarborough Beach surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Thursday 21 Aug 2025 SAST

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Scarborough Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.

Today's Scarborough Beach sea temperature is 15.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Scarborough Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Scarborough Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 23) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 5.0m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Scarborough Beach in the next 12 days are 6.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 23) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 27) at 8PM.

Wave Type	Time (SAST) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	11AM (Sat 23rd Aug)	18ft (5.5m) 13s
Best Surf	11AM (Sat 23rd Aug)	18ft (5.5m) 13s
Most Powerful	5PM (Sat 23rd Aug)	20ft (6.0m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Scarborough Beach over the next 12 days.

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	Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu night, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Fri night, light winds from the W by Sun morning).										Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Sun night, strong winds from the SE by Mon night).
		Friday 22			Saturday 23			Sunday 24			Monday 25			Tuesday 26			Wednesday 27			Thu 28
	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM
Rating (10 max)	0	0	0	0	!	0	!	!	!	!	2	2	0	1	0	0	0	1	2	4	!
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SSW	SW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	WSW	SW	SW	SW	SW
Period(s) (?)	11	10	11	10	13	14	14	14	13	13	12	12	12	12	11	10	13	13	12	18	17
Wave Graph (?)
Energy (?)	1640	1700	2253	3072	17473	14219	10250	6156	4271	2929	1967	1308	916	750	593	466	560	1029	1658	4634	5542
Wind (km/h)	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	W	WSW	W	SSW	SSE	SSE	SE	SE	SE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SE	SSE	S
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	on	on	cross- on	cross- on	cross	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross	cross- off	cross	cross	cross- off	cross	cross
High Tide / height (m)	2:39AM 1.43		3:02PM 1.53	3:14AM 1.47		3:35PM 1.58	3:47AM 1.49		4:05PM 1.60	4:18AM 1.47		4:34PM 1.58	4:47AM 1.42		5:02PM 1.53		5:16AM 1.36	5:30PM 1.45		5:45AM 1.27	5:58PM 1.35
Low Tide / height (m)	8:39PM 0.21	8:52AM 0.12		9:15PM 0.14	9:24AM 0.08		9:48PM 0.10	9:54AM 0.07		10:19PM 0.10	10:23AM 0.10		10:48PM 0.13	10:50AM 0.15		11:17PM 0.19	11:16AM 0.23		11:44PM 0.26	11:43AM 0.32

		Friday 22			Saturday 23			Sunday 24			Monday 25			Tuesday 26			Wednesday 27			Thu 28
Sunrise	-	7:18	-	-	7:16	-	-	7:16	-	-	7:13	-	-	7:13	-	-	7:11	-	-	7:11	-
Sunset	-	-	6:20	-	-	6:21	-	-	6:22	-	-	6:22	-	-	6:22	-	-	6:23	-	-	6:24

Rain (mm)	2	-	-	4	1	1	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Temp. °C	15	15	15	14	14	14	14	13	13	13	14	14	13	13	14	14	14	14	14	14	15
Feels °C (?)	9	9	8	7	6	6	8	10	10	8	9	7	4	7	8	9	9	9	8	13	12

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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Cape Town

Wind Update The wind is still cross-on at Scarborough Beach (light winds from the SSW at Slangkop 7 km from Scarborough Beach). 2.3m 10s swell from the WSW with a 1.0m 4s local chop from the NW. 2 swells combining so expect closeout sets.
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Information about the Scarborough Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Scarborough Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Scarborough Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Scarborough Beach 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 (Scarborough Beach) 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 Scarborough Beach 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 Scarborough Beach, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Cape Town, consider staying in Cape Town which is 30 km (19 miles) away. Other places in and around Cape Town where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Bellville which is 40 km (25 miles) away, Robben Island, Stellenbosch and Kayamnandi.