The Wedge surf break

The Wedge surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Saturday 13 Sep 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
15.4° C
(Which is normal 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 Sunday (Sep 14) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s 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 5.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 16) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 18) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 14th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 14th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 5AM (Tue 16th Sep)16ft (5.0m) 12s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the WNW by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
1
2
0
0
0
1
0
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
SW
3
SW
2.5
SW
2.2
SW
1.7
SW
2.2
SW
2.5
WSW
4
WSW
4
SW
4
SW
3
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.4
SSW
2.1
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.7
S
1.1
S
1.5
S
1.2
SSW
1.1
S
1.1
S
Period(s) (?)161414131312111212111112121111111211101212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)4124371623801659966131317484509517035151977199315781027862682350516274344353
Wind
(km/h)
20
S
5
SSE
5
SSW
10
SW
5
NNW
20
NNW
25
NW
30
W
20
SW
15
SW
10
S
10
S
15
SSW
10
SE
10
S
15
SSE
5
SSE
5
W
15
SSW
5
S
5
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
glasscrosscrossglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:16PM
1.51
7:58AM
1.34
8:34PM
1.35
9:45AM
1.27
10:35PM
1.29
11:43AM
1.33
12:16AM
1.36
12:51PM
1.46
1:15AM
1.46
1:36PM
1.59
1:56AM
1.56
2:12PM
1.69
2:31AM
1.63
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:43AM
0.65
2:09PM
0.76
3:24AM
0.75
4:22PM
0.81
5:22AM
0.74
6:10PM
0.73
6:37AM
0.64
7:12PM
0.60
7:26AM
0.54
7:55PM
0.48
8:03AM
0.46
8:30PM
0.40
8:35AM
0.40
Sat
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Sunrise--6:47--6:46--6:43--6:43--6:41--6:39--6:39
Sunset6:35--6:36--6:37--6:37--6:37--6:38--6:39--
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-------31------------
Temp. °C171516181516161514141314141214151316171516
Feels °C (?)141215171412111010991110911121015151315
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for Cape Town

  1. weather stationWind Update The wind is still cross-off at The Wedge (light winds from the S at Observatory wx 3 km from The Wedge). 1.9m 13s groundswell from the SW with a 0.9m 16s long period groundswell, also from the SW. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.

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16 km/h
S
Cross-Off
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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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