Strandfontein Surf Forecast

/ West Coast (18 surf breaks) /

South Africa (273 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (31.79° S 18.23° E)

Surf Forecasts:

Strandfontein surfForecast / West Coast / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Friday 29 Aug 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 13.3° C
(Which is 1.8°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 Saturday (Aug 30) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 23s. 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 04) at 8PM. 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 (Sat 30th Aug)	10ft (3.0m) 14s
Best Surf	2AM (Sat 30th Aug)	10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful	8PM (Thu 4th Sep)	10ft (3.0m) 13s

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 Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Fri night, fresh winds from the S by Sun night).										Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon night, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the SSW by Thu afternoon).
		Saturday 30			Sunday 31			Monday 01			Tuesday 02			Wednesday 03			Thursday 04			Fri 05
	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM
Rating (10 max)	!	!	!	!	2	0	!	!	!	!	!	!	4	3	2	!	!	0	!	!	0
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW
Period(s) (?)	14	13	13	13	12	12	13	13	13	13	13	13	13	12	14	14	13	13	12	12	11
Wave Graph (?)
Energy (?)	2853	1997	1970	1861	1496	1296	3036	2778	2463	2237	2107	1780	1320	1110	1557	2542	2477	1940	2221	1635	1181
Wind (km/h)	S	SSE	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SE	ESE	S	SSW	WNW	SW	S	SSW	S	SSE	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross	cross- off	cross	cross	cross	cross- on	cross- off	cross- off	cross	glass	on	cross- on	glass	cross- on	cross	cross- off	cross	cross- on	cross- on	cross	cross- on
High Tide / height (m)		6:57AM 1.19	7:12PM 1.22		7:54AM 1.08		8:21PM 1.11	9:48AM 1.02		10:22PM 1.08	11:43AM 1.09		11:55PM 1.17	12:43PM 1.24		12:50AM 1.31	1:23PM 1.40		1:32AM 1.45	1:57PM 1.57
Low Tide / height (m)	12:43AM 0.51	12:44PM 0.60		1:26AM 0.62	1:31PM 0.72		2:50AM 0.71		3:39PM 0.80		5:30AM 0.68	6:08PM 0.72		6:37AM 0.55	7:01PM 0.58		7:17AM 0.41	7:38PM 0.42		7:50AM 0.27

		Saturday 30			Sunday 31			Monday 01			Tuesday 02			Wednesday 03			Thursday 04			Fri 05
Sunrise	-	7:05	-	-	7:05	-	-	7:03	-	-	7:03	-	-	7:01	-	-	7:00	-	-	6:58	-
Sunset	-	-	6:29	-	-	6:29	-	-	6:30	-	-	6:30	-	-	6:30	-	-	6:31	-	-	6:31

Rain (mm)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Temp. °C	14	15	15	15	13	14	14	19	22	22	18	16	14	16	15	14	15	17	15	14	14
Feels °C (?)	12	13	11	11	9	10	9	16	19	18	16	14	14	14	11	10	11	12	11	11	9

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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for West Coast

Wind Update Continuing clean conditions at Strandfontein (calm at Vredendal 29 km from Strandfontein). A 2.6m groundswell from the SW is too big for here
1 hour 9 minutes ago Strandfontein

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29 km away, 1 h 9 min ago

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13.3

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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 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.