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Sections surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Tuesday 01 Jul 2025 SAST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sections this week:
The surf forecast for Sections over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 01) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sections in the next 12 days are 5.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 06) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 7s period and expected on Friday (Jul 04) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Tue 1st Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 3rd Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sun 6th Jul) | 16ft (5.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sections over the next 12 days.
Tuesday 01 | Wednesday 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 14 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 1621 | 2002 | 1833 | 2889 | 2359 | 2477 | 4692 | 2509 | 2054 | 1467 | 1425 | 4206 | 6218 | 7529 | 4954 | 8716 | 8306 | 5832 | 4385 | 3871 | 4552 | 3190 | 2394 | 2386 | 2183 | 3275 | 2707 | 2426 | 1870 | 1659 | 1663 | 1448 | 1039 | 1125 | 1309 | 3130 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | glass | cross- on | cross | cross | glass | cross | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | glass | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:49PM 1.28 | 8:11AM 1.06 | 8:38PM 1.21 | 9:13AM 1.01 | 9:36PM 1.16 | 10:25AM 0.99 | 10:40PM 1.14 | 11:36AM 1.02 | 11:43PM 1.15 | 12:36PM 1.07 | 12:39AM 1.19 | 1:25PM 1.14 | 1:27AM 1.25 | 2:07PM 1.22 | 2:10AM 1.31 | 2:45PM 1.29 | 2:49AM 1.36 | 3:21PM 1.36 | 3:26AM 1.41 | 3:57PM 1.42 | 4:02AM 1.43 | 4:32PM 1.47 | 4:39AM 1.43 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:21PM 0.41 | 2:16AM 0.47 | 2:08PM 0.49 | 3:14AM 0.51 | 3:05PM 0.56 | 4:20AM 0.52 | 4:16PM 0.60 | 5:27AM 0.50 | 5:31PM 0.60 | 6:25AM 0.46 | 6:35PM 0.55 | 7:14AM 0.39 | 7:26PM 0.49 | 7:56AM 0.33 | 8:09PM 0.42 | 8:34AM 0.26 | 8:48PM 0.36 | 9:10AM 0.20 | 9:25PM 0.30 | 9:44AM 0.15 | 10:02PM 0.26 | 10:17AM 0.12 | 10:39PM 0.24 | |||||||||||||
Tuesday 01 | Wednesday 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:52 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 8 | - | - | 37 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 9 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 20 |
| Feels °C (?) | 9 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 17 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the SW by Thu afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 67mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Sat night, light winds from the S by Sun night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed night, min 11°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Wed night). | Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Sections Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Sections provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Sections can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Sections 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 (Sections) 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 Sections 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 Sections, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Cape Town, consider staying in Cape Town which is 15 km (9 miles) away. Other places in and around Cape Town where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Robben Island which is 23 km (14 miles) away, Bellville, Stellenbosch and Kayamnandi.
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