Surf Forecasts:
Sections surf forecast from 19 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 20 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 26 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 15s period, SW swell with 2,208 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 19 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sections this week:
The surf forecast for Sections over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 19) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sections in the next 16 days are 2.3m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 26) 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 1.9m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sat 19th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 20th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sat 26th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sections over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 8 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 448 | 1063 | 1591 | 1110 | 904 | 563 | 472 | 347 | 303 | 431 | 409 | 332 | 147 | 293 | 388 | 245 | 1226 | 1528 | 769 | 573 | 627 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 8:45AM0.92m | 9:35PM0.93m | 11:22AM0.95m | 11:39PM0.99m | 12:27PM1.07m | 00:34AM1.10m | 1:03PM1.21m | 1:11AM1.22m | 1:32PM1.34m | 1:44AM1.33m | 2:00PM1.47m | 2:15AM1.42m | 2:29PM1.57m | 2:46AM1.50m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:53PM0.73m | 4:47AM0.65m | 5:46PM0.68m | 6:12AM0.56m | 6:42PM0.56m | 6:52AM0.44m | 7:17PM0.43m | 7:23AM0.33m | 7:46PM0.30m | 7:51AM0.23m | 8:15PM0.18m | 8:20AM0.15m | 8:44PM0.08m | ||||||||
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 | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — |
 | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:44 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 |
Temp °C | 16 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 24 | 19 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 24 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 13 | 16 | 14 | 20 | 21 | 15 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 19 | 23 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 8 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 11 |
| kJ | 448 | 1063 | 1591 | 1110 | 904 | 563 | 472 | 347 | 303 | 431 | 409 | 332 | 147 | 293 | 388 | 245 | 1226 | 1528 | 769 | 573 | 544 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SW 14 | WSW 11 | W 11 | S 13 | SW 11 | SW 7 | S 11 | SSW 14 | SW 9 | — | SSE 7 | SW 19 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 301 | — | — | — | — | — | 55 | 35 | 241 | 167 | 83 | 3 | 137 | 82 | 2 | 233 | 99 | — | 114 | 15 | 627 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 15 | SSE 6 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | S 13 | S 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 87 | 15 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | — | — | — | S 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 |
| kJ | 60 | 196 | 145 | 77 | 127 | 131 | 136 | 85 | — | — | — | 6 | 36 | 155 | 207 | 108 | 192 | 132 | 170 | 104 | 205 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 187 | 1 | 0 | 244 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 8 |
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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 16 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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