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Scarborough Beach Surf Forecast
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Scarborough Beach surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Thursday 15 May 2025 SAST
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 Thursday (May 15) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Scarborough Beach in the next 12 days are 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 22) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Thursday (May 15) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Thu 15th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 21st May) | 13ft (4.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 22nd May) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Scarborough Beach over the next 12 days.
Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 762 | 870 | 822 | 718 | 694 | 615 | 466 | 396 | 220 | 138 | 192 | 162 | 166 | 458 | 377 | 2089 | 2815 | 2878 | 4127 | 3846 | 4630 | 4596 | 3587 | 2201 | 1472 | 2448 | 1559 | 1131 | 1707 | 3178 | 2756 | 2560 | 2994 | 2368 | 1932 | 1518 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross | cross- on | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- off | glass | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:49PM 1.30 | 4:55AM 1.31 | 5:27PM 1.26 | 5:32AM 1.25 | 6:12PM 1.21 | 6:19AM 1.18 | 7:08PM 1.17 | 7:21AM 1.11 | 8:17PM 1.17 | 8:42AM 1.08 | 9:32PM 1.22 | 10:07AM 1.11 | 10:40PM 1.31 | 11:19AM 1.18 | 11:39PM 1.41 | 12:19PM 1.28 | 12:32AM 1.51 | 1:11PM 1.38 | 1:21AM 1.59 | 1:59PM 1.46 | 2:09AM 1.64 | 2:45PM 1.51 | 2:56AM 1.64 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:36AM 0.23 | 10:49PM 0.37 | 11:11AM 0.28 | 11:26PM 0.42 | 11:50AM 0.34 | 12:13AM 0.48 | 12:38PM 0.40 | 1:15AM 0.53 | 1:39PM 0.44 | 2:35AM 0.54 | 2:54PM 0.46 | 4:01AM 0.48 | 4:11PM 0.44 | 5:12AM 0.36 | 5:18PM 0.38 | 6:10AM 0.23 | 6:17PM 0.30 | 7:01AM 0.11 | 7:09PM 0.22 | 7:49AM 0.02 | 7:59PM 0.16 | 8:34AM -0.02 | 8:47PM 0.12 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:31 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:46 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 8 | 10 | 2 | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 22 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 16 |
| Feels °C (?) | 19 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 12 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu night, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Sun morning, near gales from the SW by Tue morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Wed morning, calm by Thu morning). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun night, min 14°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Sat night, light winds from the ESE by Sun night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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.
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