Strandfontein surfForecast / West Coast / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Sunday 15 Mar 2026 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
18.3° C
(Which is normal 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 Monday (Mar 16) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Strandfontein in the next 16 days are 1.9m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 19) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 16th Mar)2.5ft (0.8m) 10s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 19th Mar)5ft (1.6m) 13s
Most Powerful11AM (Thu 19th Mar)6ft (1.9m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Strandfontein over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sun night, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the SSW by Fri afternoon).

Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sun
22
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
1
0
0
1
3
2
1
3
3
2
3
0
0
1
2
0
3
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
SW
1.1
SSW
1.6
SSW
2.1
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.6
SSW
2.2
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.3
SSW
Period(s) (?)1012891111111114131514141312788101111
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)14437129466973652750844110808621721139611617991404369331257763458411
Wind
(km/h)
10
SE
15
WSW
15
SSW
15
NW
20
NW
15
WNW
5
WNW
5
WSW
20
SSW
5
WNW
10
SW
25
SSW
10
WSW
20
SSW
35
SSW
15
S
15
SSW
30
SSW
0
SSW
5
SSW
20
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
onglassoncross-
on
glasscross-
on
crossoncross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrossglasscross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:46AM
1.51
1:59PM
1.51
2:17AM
1.66
2:33PM
1.63
2:48AM
1.79
3:06PM
1.72
3:20AM
1.87
3:41PM
1.76
3:53AM
1.91
4:16PM
1.76
4:28AM
1.88
4:53PM
1.70
5:06AM
1.79
5:32PM
1.60
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:03AM
0.32
8:11PM
0.23
8:33AM
0.17
8:40PM
0.13
9:04AM
0.05
9:10PM
0.06
9:35AM
-0.03
9:42PM
0.03
10:08AM
-0.06
10:16PM
0.04
10:43AM
-0.03
10:52PM
0.10
11:21AM
0.06
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sun
22
Sunrise-6:47--6:47--6:48--6:48--6:48--6:50--6:50-
Sunset--7:04--7:01--7:00--7:00--6:58--6:57--6:55
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C302722192019182020192322181920181920192420
Feels °C (?)272522191817202119202220171717131717202317
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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 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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