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Sollys surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Monday 15 Sep 2025 SAST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sollys this week:
The surf forecast for Sollys over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 16) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sollys in the next 12 days are 5.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 16) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Friday (Sep 19) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Tue 16th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Tue 16th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Tue 16th Sep) | 16ft (5.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sollys over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon night, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Mon night, calm by Wed night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 8 | ||
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| Energy (?) | 2752 | 7687 | 5799 | 4402 | 3556 | 3330 | 2512 | 1754 | 1098 | 860 | 1022 | 628 | 515 | 343 | 413 | 433 | 380 | 158 | 166 | 202 | 368 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | glass | glass | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | glass | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 10:35PM 1.29 | 11:43AM 1.33 | 12:16AM 1.36 | 12:51PM 1.46 | 1:15AM 1.46 | 1:36PM 1.59 | 1:56AM 1.56 | 2:12PM 1.69 | 2:31AM 1.63 | 2:43PM 1.76 | 3:01AM 1.67 | 3:12PM 1.80 | 3:29AM 1.69 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:22PM 0.81 | 5:22AM 0.74 | 6:10PM 0.73 | 6:37AM 0.64 | 7:12PM 0.60 | 7:26AM 0.54 | 7:55PM 0.48 | 8:03AM 0.46 | 8:30PM 0.40 | 8:35AM 0.40 | 8:59PM 0.35 | 9:03AM 0.36 | 9:26PM 0.32 | 9:29AM 0.35 | |||||||||
Mon 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:35 | ||
| Sunset | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:38 | - | - | 6:38 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:40 | - | - | 6:40 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 15 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 13 | ||
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Cape Town
On-shore wind 8 km from Sollys has just become cross-shore (moderate winds from the NE at Observatory wx). 2.2m 12s groundswell from the WSW with a 1.1m 15s groundswell, also from the WSW. 2 swells combining so expect closeout sets.
Actual: 52 min ago
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Information about the Sollys Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Sollys provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Sollys can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Sollys 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 (Sollys) 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 Sollys 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 Sollys, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Cape Town, consider staying in Cape Town which is 9 km (6 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 13 km (8 miles) away, Bellville, Atlantis and Kayamnandi.
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