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Strandfontein surfForecast / West Coast / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Tuesday 09 Dec 2025 SAST
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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
15.2° C
(Which is 2.7°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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 09) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Strandfontein in the next 12 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Dec 13) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Dec 14) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 9th Dec)7.5ft (2.3m) 11s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 9th Dec)7.5ft (2.3m) 11s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sat 13th Dec)10ft (3.0m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Mainly strong winds.

Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
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1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
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0
!
0
0
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Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.8
SW
1.6
SW
2.1
SW
1.8
SW
1.6
SW
1.3
SW
1.3
SW
1.3
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.6
SW
1.9
SW
3
SW
3
SW
3
SW
2.5
SW
2.2
SW
2.5
SW
2
SW
2
SW
2.1
SW
Period(s) (?)11111110121010109171615141312121211111111
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)784640972659644384355299183772135015853469299526651799131315399329321106
Wind
(km/h)
20
SW
35
SSW
10
S
10
SW
30
SSW
10
NW
15
WNW
15
SW
20
N
30
WNW
25
WSW
15
SW
15
SW
30
SSW
25
S
20
SSW
35
SSW
20
S
20
SSW
30
SSW
5
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
on
oncross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:41PM
1.37
7:15AM
1.47
7:42PM
1.25
8:16AM
1.40
8:52PM
1.17
9:21AM
1.35
10:08PM
1.15
10:27AM
1.33
11:17PM
1.17
11:25AM
1.33
12:13AM
1.23
12:16PM
1.36
12:58AM
1.30
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:36PM
0.36
12:47AM
0.37
1:38PM
0.46
1:43AM
0.49
2:49PM
0.52
2:50AM
0.58
4:07PM
0.54
4:07AM
0.63
5:16PM
0.52
5:19AM
0.62
6:10PM
0.47
6:17AM
0.58
6:53PM
0.41
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Sunrise5:33--5:33--5:33--5:33--5:35--5:35--5:35--
Sunset-7:44--7:44--7:45--7:45--7:45--7:46--7:47-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
----------1----------
Temp. °C191917222120191918181817161716171817191917
Feels °C (?)171512211716171716131315131211121210151513
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The above surf forecast table for Strandfontein provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 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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