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The Wedge surf Forecast / Cape Town / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Friday 29 Mar 2024 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 15.3°C (Statistics for 29 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 18.8 °C max: 20.3 °C min: 17.8 °C)
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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 15.3°C (Statistics for 29 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 18.8 °C max: 20.3 °C min: 17.8 °C)


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 Friday (Mar 29) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. 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 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 01) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Friday (Mar 29) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 29th Mar)7ft (2.2m) 13s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 2nd Apr)13ft (4.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 1st Apr)13ft (4.0m) 12s

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

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Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.9
SW
1.8
SW
1.5
SW
1.3
SW
1.1
SW
1
SW
0.9
WSW
1.1
SW
2.1
WSW
4
WSW
4
SW
4
SW
3
SW
2.5
SSW
1.4
SW
1.8
SW
1.8
SW
1.4
SW
1.7
SW
2.3
SW
2.5
SW
2.1
SW
1.4
SW
1.2
SSW
1.2
SW
1
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.1
WSW
1.5
WSW
2.4
SW
2.3
SW
2.1
SW
3
SSW
4
S
0.1
SW
1
SW
Period(s) (?)131212111111101211121212111011131312151413131211101010161413121211111611
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)11738995934372832331823411064474549014158201412554471053102158412542171249613485653373082142406129341886164311892261370211216
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSE
20
S
15
SE
5
SE
10
SSW
10
NW
20
NW
20
NW
10
NW
20
WNW
20
WNW
5
WNW
10
S
25
S
15
SSE
15
SSE
20
S
15
SE
5
SE
10
SSW
0
NE
5
NW
10
S
5
SE
5
NW
10
WSW
5
NNW
10
WNW
10
WNW
5
N
10
WSW
15
S
15
S
15
S
15
S
5
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glasscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
onglasscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crossglassglasscrossglasscross-
on
onglasscross-
on
oncrossoncross-
off
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:32PM
1.57
5:40AM
1.63
6:07PM
1.49
6:18AM
1.53
6:53PM
1.40
7:10AM
1.41
8:05PM
1.32
8:40AM
1.31
10:01PM
1.31
10:48AM
1.31
11:41PM
1.43
12:16PM
1.44
12:43AM
1.60
1:12PM
1.59
1:30AM
1.77
1:57PM
1.73
2:13AM
1.91
2:39PM
1.83
2:53AM
2.00
3:18PM
1.88
3:32AM
2.03
3:57PM
1.88
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:21AM
0.46
11:25PM
0.57
11:54AM
0.54
12:00AM
0.66
12:34PM
0.64
12:49AM
0.76
1:36PM
0.74
2:18AM
0.86
3:26PM
0.81
4:40AM
0.83
5:19PM
0.75
6:09AM
0.68
6:28PM
0.62
7:06AM
0.51
7:19PM
0.47
7:51AM
0.34
8:02PM
0.35
8:32AM
0.22
8:42PM
0.26
9:11AM
0.15
9:21PM
0.23
9:50AM
0.15
9:59PM
0.24
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Sunrise6:56--6:56--6:56--6:58--6:58--7:00--7:00--7:01--7:01--7:03--7:03--7:03--
Sunset-6:44--6:43--6:40--6:39--6:38--6:37--6:36--6:35--6:34--6:31--6:30--6:30-
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Rain (mm)
--------2------------------32-11----
Temp. °C202220252725212019181818192018212321242826292825252520202019201918171817
Feels °C (?)181918252526181817141417181815192019232625282624242421202020201917131515

Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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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.

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