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Strandfontein Surf Forecast
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Strandfontein surfForecast / West Coast / South Africa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 30 Apr 2026 SASTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Strandfontein surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Strandfontein sea temperature is
14.5° C
(Which is 2.0°C colder than average for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Strandfontein this week:
The surf forecast for Strandfontein over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Strandfontein in the next 16 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 05) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 1st May) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 1st May) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Tue 5th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Strandfontein over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Thu afternoon, calm by Sun morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | W 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 14 | SSW 9 | SW 14 | |
746 | 2212 | 1249 | 1285 | 1276 | 1413 | 1234 | 831 | 601 | 568 | 1407 | 1872 | 1521 | 1248 | 2124 | 1735 | 1072 | 551 | 407 | 386 | 214 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | |
High Tide | 2:41PM1.57m | 2:46AM1.66m | 3:11PM1.59m | 3:16AM1.64m | 3:41PM1.57m | 3:47AM1.60m | 4:12PM1.54m | 4:18AM1.54m | 4:44PM1.48m | 4:51AM1.45m | 5:18PM1.40m | 5:26AM1.36m | 5:58PM1.32m | 6:06AM1.26m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:45PM0.25m | 9:06AM0.12m | 9:15PM0.25m | 9:34AM0.14m | 9:45PM0.27m | 10:03AM0.18m | 10:14PM0.31m | 10:32AM0.25m | 10:45PM0.37m | 11:02AM0.32m | 11:18PM0.46m | 11:36AM0.41m | 11:56PM0.55m | 12:15PM0.49m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 |
 | 6:09 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:05 | — | 6:04 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | |
Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
11 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 15 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | W 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 |
 kJ | 312 | 2212 | 1249 | 1285 | 1276 | 1413 | 1234 | 831 | 601 | 410 | 1407 | 1872 | 1521 | 1248 | 2124 | 1735 | 1072 | 551 | 380 | 386 | 179 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 5 | — | — | — | WSW 20 | SW 18 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | WSW 9 | SW 13 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 33 | 35 | — | — | — | 38 | 84 | 343 | 559 | 568 | 41 | 56 | 86 | 79 | 70 | 461 | 653 | 431 | 232 | 253 | 214 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 11 | SSW 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | — | SW 21 | WSW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 11 | WSW 12 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 61 | 56 | 52 | 17 | 8 | — | 18 | 37 | 111 | 310 | 309 | 407 | 23 | 94 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 5 | NW 5 | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 746 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 64 | 55 | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 230 | 58 | 373 | 373 | 33 | 43 | 258 | 0 | 214 | 258 | 293 | 251 | 251 | 171 | 237 | 1 | 33 | 104 | 104 | 58 | 0 |
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Information about the Strandfontein Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Strandfontein provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Strandfontein can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Strandfontein 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 (Strandfontein) 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 Strandfontein 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.
Strandfontein is 139 km (86 miles) from Saldanha. If you plan a holiday in West Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Saldanha. Saldanha has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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