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Strandfontein Surf Forecast
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Strandfontein surfForecast / West Coast / South Africa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 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. 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 2.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (May 06) at 2PM.
| 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 | 2AM (Fri 1st May) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Strandfontein over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun night, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, near gales from the NW by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thu 7 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | W 11 | WSW 14 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SW 14 | |
2212 | 1249 | 1285 | 1255 | 1438 | 1234 | 831 | 608 | 785 | 1322 | 1465 | 1387 | 847 | 1180 | 1141 | 777 | 907 | 862 | 421 | 249 | 211 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | |
High Tide | 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 | 6:47PM1.25m | |||||||
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 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 17 |
10 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 14 | 17 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 14 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | W 11 | WSW 14 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 |
 kJ | 2212 | 1249 | 1285 | 1255 | 1438 | 1234 | 831 | 590 | 402 | 1322 | 1465 | 1387 | 847 | 1180 | 1141 | 777 | 907 | 862 | 421 | 249 | 161 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | WSW 20 | SW 18 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 38 | 84 | 343 | 608 | 785 | 41 | 57 | 77 | 111 | 69 | 135 | 353 | 365 | 346 | 249 | 154 | 211 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 11 | — | SSW 10 | S 10 | S 10 | — | SW 21 | WSW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 18 | SW 20 | WSW 19 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 59 | — | 33 | 17 | 8 | — | 18 | 36 | 111 | 310 | 309 | 72 | 12 | 16 | 37 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | NE 4 | E 4 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 14 | 7 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 58 | 412 | 373 | 33 | 43 | 251 | 0 | 0 | 104 | 43 | 251 | 104 | 104 | 120 | 104 | 308 | 224 | 219 | 187 | 204 | 120 |
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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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