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Silwerstroom surfForecast / West Coast / South Africa
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Silwerstroom surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Silwerstroom sea temperature is
16.2° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Silwerstroom this week:
The surf forecast for Silwerstroom over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 26) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Silwerstroom in the next 16 days are 3.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Tue 26th May) | 7ft (2.1m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Wed 27th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Wed 27th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Silwerstroom over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 15 | WSW 16 | |
1192 | 1039 | 1725 | 5861 | 6892 | 4844 | 5973 | 6106 | 4635 | 3341 | 2815 | 1982 | 1182 | 976 | 672 | 683 | 809 | 625 | 493 | 1546 | 5093 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | |
High Tide | 12:24PM1.17m | 00:30AM1.34m | 1:07PM1.23m | 1:10AM1.36m | 1:45PM1.28m | 1:47AM1.38m | 2:19PM1.32m | 2:22AM1.40m | 2:52PM1.35m | 2:56AM1.40m | 3:25PM1.36m | 3:31AM1.39m | 3:59PM1.36m | 4:05AM1.36m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:22PM0.45m | 7:02AM0.30m | 7:07PM0.41m | 7:38AM0.26m | 7:46PM0.38m | 8:12AM0.23m | 8:21PM0.35m | 8:44AM0.21m | 8:55PM0.32m | 9:16AM0.20m | 9:29PM0.32m | 9:48AM0.21m | 10:03PM0.33m | ||||||||
7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | |
— | 5:49 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:45 | — | |
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Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 22 | 26 | 24 | 18 | 17 | 17 |
17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 21 | 17 | 16 | 16 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 15 | WSW 16 |
1192 | 1039 | 1725 | 5861 | 6892 | 4844 | 5973 | 6106 | 4635 | 3341 | 2815 | 1982 | 1182 | 976 | 672 | 683 | 809 | 625 | 493 | 1546 | 5093 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 5 | SW 15 | S 7 | — | WSW 18 | SW 21 | S 14 |
— | 211 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 29 | 174 | 1 | — | 60 | 365 | 14 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 48 | 0 | 63 | 63 | 42 | 63 | 59 | 38 | 35 | 51 | 21 | 33 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 63 | 44 | 38 |
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Information about the Silwerstroom Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Silwerstroom provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Silwerstroom can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Silwerstroom 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 (Silwerstroom) 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 Silwerstroom 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 West Coast? If you are looking for accommodation near Silwerstroom, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in West Coast, consider staying in Atlantis which is 20 km (12 miles) away. Other places in and around West Coast where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Robben Island which is 37 km (23 miles) away, Malmesbury, Cape Town and Bellville.











