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Scarborough Beach Surf Forecast
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Scarborough Beach surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Wednesday 29 Apr 2026 SASTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
18.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Scarborough Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Scarborough Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Scarborough Beach in the next 16 days are 4.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 05) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 11s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Thu 30th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Thu 30th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Tue 5th May) | 15ft (4.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Scarborough Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Thu night, strong winds from the N by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat night, min 15°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the NNW on Sun night, strong winds from the WSW by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SW 9 | SW 13 | SW 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WNW 10 | W 10 | WSW 14 | W 9 | WSW 13 | WSW 10 | SW 10 | WSW 11 | S 13 | S 12 | |
170 | 585 | 211 | 501 | 4340 | 2856 | 2140 | 2073 | 2504 | 1576 | 908 | 1108 | 740 | 822 | 923 | 2283 | 2663 | 3743 | 2305 | 4135 | 3624 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | |
High Tide | 2:12PM1.37m | 2:17AM1.50m | 2:42PM1.40m | 2:47AM1.51m | 3:12PM1.42m | 3:17AM1.49m | 3:42PM1.41m | 3:47AM1.45m | 4:12PM1.38m | 4:18AM1.40m | 4:43PM1.32m | 4:50AM1.32m | 5:17PM1.26m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:09AM0.15m | 8:12PM0.24m | 8:38AM0.12m | 8:43PM0.23m | 9:07AM0.11m | 9:13PM0.22m | 9:35AM0.12m | 9:43PM0.24m | 10:04AM0.16m | 10:13PM0.28m | 10:33AM0.22m | 10:44PM0.34m | 11:04AM0.29m | 11:17PM0.41m | |||||||
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 | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — |
 | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 9 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SE 13 | WSW 20 | WSW 11 | SW 11 | S 12 |
 kJ | 1124 | 1103 | 739 | 347 | 4340 | 2856 | 2140 | 2073 | 2504 | 1576 | 908 | 902 | 740 | 529 | 615 | 2283 | 6 | 39 | 2305 | 2084 | 3624 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 9 | SW 13 | SW 10 | SSW 14 | SSE 12 | SE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | S 15 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | S 13 | SSW 12 | W 22 | SSE 12 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 170 | 585 | 211 | 501 | 211 | 59 | 11 | 4 | 68 | 240 | 242 | 171 | 627 | 822 | 171 | 147 | 10 | 14 | 216 | 528 | 1224 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | S 10 | SW 13 | SW 10 | — | — | — | — | W 21 | SSE 14 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 14 | — | — | WSW 18 | NW 15 | WSW 11 |
| kJ | 162 | 8 | 202 | 240 | — | — | — | — | 9 | 69 | 126 | 412 | 127 | 96 | 18 | 68 | — | — | 216 | 8 | 373 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 4 | SE 5 | SE 4 | — | — | NW 4 | NW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | WNW 10 | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | W 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | SW 10 | S 10 | S 13 | — |
| kJ | — | 35 | 59 | 14 | — | — | 35 | 160 | 214 | 222 | 260 | 1108 | 48 | 18 | 923 | 645 | 2663 | 3743 | 1568 | 4135 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 407 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 180 | 180 | 207 | 60 | 30 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 30 | 7 | 170 | 916 | 170 | 1244 | 31 |
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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 16 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.
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