Scarborough Point Surf Forecast

/ Cape Town (69 surf breaks) /

South Africa (273 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (34.20° S 18.37° E)

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Scarborough Point surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 18 Sep 2025 SAST

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

Today's Scarborough Point sea temperature is 16.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Scarborough Point this week:

The surf forecast for Scarborough Point over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 19) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Scarborough Point in the next 12 days are 2.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 24) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 24) at 2PM.

Wave Type	Time (SAST) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	8AM (Fri 19th Sep)	5.5ft (1.7m) 12s
Best Surf	8AM (Fri 19th Sep)	5.5ft (1.7m) 12s
Most Powerful	11AM (Wed 24th Sep)	7ft (2.2m) 14s

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

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	Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri night, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Thu night, calm by Sat night).											Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, strong winds from the SE by Wed morning).
	Thu 18		Friday 19			Saturday 20			Sunday 21			Monday 22			Tuesday 23			Wednesday 24
	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM
Rating (10 max)	3	1	2	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	1	1	1	1
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	S	S	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SW	SSW	W	SW	WNW	SW	SW	WSW	WSW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW
Period(s) (?)	11	12	12	10	10	9	9	8	8	7	12	6	7	12	12	11	15	14	13	13	12
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	797	792	446	320	137	55	46	54	41	17	50	80	47	120	397	415	581	1895	1613	1346	910
Wind (km/h)	SSE	ESE	ESE	SE	NNW	NW	WNW	SSE	SE	S	NW	SSW	SSW	SSE	S	S	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- on	cross- on	on	cross- off	cross- off	cross	cross- on	cross- on	cross	cross- off	cross	cross	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off
High Tide / height (m)		1:48AM 1.34		2:06PM 1.47	2:22AM 1.41		2:37PM 1.55	2:52AM 1.46		3:05PM 1.59	3:21AM 1.48		3:32PM 1.60	3:48AM 1.47		3:58PM 1.58	4:15AM 1.44		4:24PM 1.52	4:42AM 1.39
Low Tide / height (m)	7:48PM 0.27		7:57AM 0.21		8:22PM 0.18	8:28AM 0.15		8:53PM 0.11	8:57AM 0.11		9:20PM 0.08	9:24AM 0.11		9:47PM 0.07	9:50AM 0.13		10:13PM 0.10	10:16AM 0.17		10:38PM 0.15	10:41AM 0.24

	Thu 18		Friday 19			Saturday 20			Sunday 21			Monday 22			Tuesday 23			Wednesday 24
Sunrise	-	-	6:41	-	-	6:39	-	-	6:37	-	-	6:35	-	-	6:35	-	-	6:33	-	-	6:31
Sunset	6:38	-	-	6:39	-	-	6:40	-	-	6:40	-	-	6:42	-	-	6:43	-	-	6:43	-	-

Rain (mm)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	3	1	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Temp. °C	14	14	14	19	20	16	16	15	15	16	15	14	15	14	14	15	15	14	14	14	13
Feels °C (?)	11	9	11	16	17	13	13	14	13	14	14	12	12	10	11	12	11	6	6	5	6

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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Cape Town

Wind Update The wind is still cross-on at Scarborough Point (light winds from the SSW at Slangkop 7 km from Scarborough Point). 2.0m 11s groundswell from the SSW with a 0.7m 10s swell from the W. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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Information about the Scarborough Point Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Scarborough Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Scarborough Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Scarborough Point 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 Point) 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 Point 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 Point, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Cape Town, consider staying in Cape Town which is 31 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 41 km (25 miles) away, Robben Island, Stellenbosch and Kayamnandi.