Sollys surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Saturday 20 Dec 2025 SAST
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Sollys surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Sollys sea temperature is
16.3° C
(Which is 2.9°C colder than average for this time of year)
Nearby Cam: 3km away, Clifton 4th beach webcam Live Stream, Cape Town


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 Saturday (Dec 20) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 1.8m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Sollys in the next 12 days are 2.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Dec 20) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Dec 20) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sat 20th Dec)7ft (2.1m) 13s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 20th Dec)7ft (2.1m) 13s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sat 20th Dec)8ft (2.4m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds.

Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
4
3
2
3
2
1
0
0
0
0
2
0
3
2
0
2
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.9
SW
2.3
SW
1.9
SW
1.1
SW
2.2
SSE
1.3
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
0.9
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.7
SW
0.5
WSW
1.8
SSE
2
SSE
2.1
SSE
1.1
SW
2.1
SSE
1.9
SSE
1.4
SW
1.3
SW
1.3
SW
Period(s) (?)121413127111111101010106771277111111
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1059209511853495373962922581601259855273350397355389357506422357
Wind
(km/h)
25
SSE
40
SSE
15
SE
10
S
25
SSE
15
SE
10
SSW
20
S
30
SSE
25
S
25
S
20
SSE
25
SSE
40
SSE
25
SSE
20
SSE
40
SSE
30
SE
30
SSE
40
SSE
25
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offcrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:28PM
1.63
4:02AM
1.63
4:01PM
1.62
4:34AM
1.64
4:36PM
1.60
5:08AM
1.65
5:12PM
1.57
5:44AM
1.64
5:53PM
1.53
6:24AM
1.63
6:39PM
1.47
7:11AM
1.61
7:34PM
1.42
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:25AM
0.61
9:42PM
0.44
9:59AM
0.60
10:14PM
0.44
10:34AM
0.59
10:46PM
0.46
11:11AM
0.60
11:21PM
0.49
11:52AM
0.61
11:59PM
0.53
12:39PM
0.63
12:43AM
0.59
1:34PM
0.65
1:36AM
0.64
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Sunrise5:31--5:31--5:31--5:31--5:33--5:33--5:33--
Sunset-7:55--7:55--7:57--7:57--7:58--7:58--7:58-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C222322252724242421212220222220222120222119
Feels °C (?)181818242422252519181917191714191714171512
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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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