The Wedge Surf Forecast

/ Cape Town (69 surf breaks) /

South Africa (273 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (33.91° S 18.46° E)

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The Wedge surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Saturday 18 Oct 2025 SAST

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The Wedge surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.

Today's The Wedge sea temperature is 15.1° C
(Which is 1.2°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Wedge this week:

The surf forecast for The Wedge over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 20) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Wedge in the next 12 days are 4.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 19) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 19) at 5PM.

Wave Type	Time (SAST) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	5AM (Mon 20th Oct)	8ft (2.5m) 15s
Best Surf	5AM (Mon 20th Oct)	8ft (2.5m) 15s
Most Powerful	5AM (Sun 19th Oct)	13ft (4.0m) 17s

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

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	Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.									Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.
	Saturday 18			Sunday 19			Monday 20			Tuesday 21			Wednesday 22			Thursday 23			Friday 24
	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night
Rating (10 max)	0	0	3	3	2	2	2	0	1	0	0	2	1	1	0	0	0	2	1	0	1
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	SSW	SSW	SSW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	WSW
Period(s) (?)	11	12	17	16	16	16	14	14	13	12	12	15	13	12	12	11	16	14	13	12	11
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	829	1177	8498	7602	5113	3445	1779	1220	663	481	511	516	1053	1042	752	414	1271	2940	1921	1468	603
Wind (km/h)	S	S	SSE	SSE	S	SE	SSE	S	SSE	SSE	S	SE	WNW	S	S	SSW	S	S	SSW	SSW	SSW
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross	cross	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross	cross- off	cross- on	cross	cross	cross	cross	cross	cross	cross	cross
High Tide / height (m)	1:44PM 1.69		2:06AM 1.59		2:14PM 1.74	2:35AM 1.64		2:42PM 1.76	3:02AM 1.66		3:08PM 1.77	3:29AM 1.67		3:34PM 1.75	3:55AM 1.65		4:00PM 1.70	4:23AM 1.61		4:26PM 1.64	4:51AM 1.55
Low Tide / height (m)			8:04PM 0.42	8:06AM 0.47		8:31PM 0.37	8:33AM 0.44		8:56PM 0.35	8:58AM 0.43		9:20PM 0.35	9:23AM 0.44		9:44PM 0.36	9:49AM 0.47		10:09PM 0.39	10:15AM 0.52		10:36PM 0.45

	Saturday 18			Sunday 19			Monday 20			Tuesday 21			Wednesday 22			Thursday 23			Friday 24
Sunrise	6:01	-	-	6:00	-	-	5:58	-	-	5:58	-	-	5:56	-	-	5:54	-	-	5:54	-	-
Sunset	-	7:00	-	-	7:01	-	-	7:02	-	-	7:04	-	-	7:04	-	-	7:05	-	-	7:06	-

Rain (mm)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	1
Temp. °C	16	16	15	19	20	18	22	23	20	22	27	20	27	24	17	19	19	16	18	19	16
Feels °C (?)	12	12	11	16	15	13	20	19	17	19	24	17	25	22	16	16	15	13	16	16	14

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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Cape Town

Wind Update Continuing clean conditions at The Wedge (light winds from the SSW at Observatory wx 3 km from The Wedge). 1.4m 7s swell from the SSW with a 1.3m 11s groundswell, also from the SSW. 2 swells combining so expect closeout sets.
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Information about the The Wedge Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for The Wedge provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at The Wedge can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Wedge 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 (The Wedge) 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 The Wedge 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Cape Town? If you are looking for accommodation near The Wedge, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Cape Town, consider staying in Cape Town which is 2 km (1 miles) away. Other places in and around Cape Town where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Robben Island which is 15 km (9 miles) away, Bellville, Kayamnandi and Stellenbosch.