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Scarborough Point surf Forecast / Cape Town / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Friday 10 May 2024 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 16.6°C (Statistics for 10 May 1981-2005 - mean: 17.4 °C max: 18.7 °C min: 15.9 °C)
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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 16.6°C (Statistics for 10 May 1981-2005 - mean: 17.4 °C max: 18.7 °C min: 15.9 °C)


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 (May 10) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Scarborough Point in the next 12 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 17) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore 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 (May 13) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Fri 10th May)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Best Surf 2PM (Fri 17th May)8ft (2.5m) 18s
Most Powerful 8PM (Fri 17th May)10ft (3.0m) 16s

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

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Fri
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wed
22
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
4
WSW
3.5
WSW
3
WSW
3
WSW
2.5
SW
2.4
SW
2.5
SW
2
SW
1.5
SW
1.3
SW
0.9
SW
1.1
WSW
1.7
WSW
2.1
WSW
2.5
WSW
2.4
WSW
2.1
WSW
1.9
WSW
1.7
SW
1.4
SW
1.8
SW
3
SW
3
SW
2.5
SW
2.5
SW
2.5
SW
2.3
WSW
1.1
SW
3.5
WSW
4
SW
4.5
SW
4.5
SW
5
SW
4.5
SW
4.5
SW
4.5
SW
Period(s) (?)131312121213131212111119181615141313121219161413131211171515161516151414
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)492036142739235718181972211411446034061729131775234330372346149311628225332509445638592176200818491284772458571269393927211042975077717454
Wind
(km/h)
35
W
10
WSW
10
SSW
15
S
25
SE
40
SE
45
SE
40
SE
40
ESE
35
SE
15
ESE
15
NNW
15
W
15
S
25
SE
30
SE
15
ESE
10
SSE
15
S
20
SE
15
ESE
15
SSE
5
NW
5
NW
15
WSW
0
WSW
10
NNW
15
NW
20
NNW
25
NNW
15
NNW
15
NNW
20
NNW
20
W
30
S
30
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcrossoncrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
onglasscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscrossoncrosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:51PM
1.43
5:02AM
1.41
5:33PM
1.33
5:45AM
1.28
6:20PM
1.23
6:34AM
1.15
7:17PM
1.14
7:36AM
1.04
8:32PM
1.09
9:02AM
0.97
9:57PM
1.09
10:32AM
0.98
11:04PM
1.15
11:38AM
1.04
11:54PM
1.22
12:25PM
1.11
12:32AM
1.29
1:03PM
1.19
1:07AM
1.35
1:37PM
1.26
1:40AM
1.41
2:10PM
1.32
2:14AM
1.45
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:56PM
0.24
11:20AM
0.21
11:40PM
0.35
12:02PM
0.33
12:30AM
0.46
12:51PM
0.44
1:35AM
0.56
1:55PM
0.53
3:05AM
0.61
3:18PM
0.58
4:38AM
0.59
4:39PM
0.57
5:42AM
0.52
5:38PM
0.52
6:26AM
0.43
6:23PM
0.47
7:01AM
0.35
7:01PM
0.41
7:33AM
0.27
7:35PM
0.36
8:04AM
0.20
8:09PM
0.31
8:35AM
0.16
Fri
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wed
22
Sunrise--7:28--7:30--7:31--7:31--7:31--7:33--7:33--7:33--7:35--7:35--7:35--7:37
Sunset5:55--5:54--5:54--5:53--5:52--5:52--5:52--5:51--5:50--5:50--5:49--5:49--
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Rain (mm)
61--------------------------------1-
Temp. °C171716171614161515201922211717161818191921252520221919201919191818191615
Feels °C (?)1114131412787814141817171411181718161924241919181717161516171817129

Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Sat morning, strong winds from the SE by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Mon afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Wed night).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Wed afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

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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.

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