365s surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Tuesday 31 Mar 2026 SAST
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365s surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's 365s sea temperature is
19.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for 365s this week:

The surf forecast for 365s over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 02) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at 365s in the next 16 days are 5.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 05) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 07) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 2nd Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s
Best Surf 5PM (Sun 5th Apr)16ft (5.0m) 17s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 5th Apr)18ft (5.5m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for 365s over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Wed night, calm by Thu night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri night, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Fri night, fresh winds from the SSE by Mon afternoon).

Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tue
07
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
2
3
3
4
2
1
3
2
0
0
1
!
0
4
0
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
SW
1.1
SW
1.3
SW
1.6
SW
2
SW
2
SW
2.1
SW
1.7
SW
1.6
SW
1.3
WSW
1.5
SW
1.4
SW
1.6
SW
2.5
SW
5
SW
5
SW
4
SW
3.5
SSW
3
SW
2.4
SW
2.2
SSW
Period(s) (?)131414131212131212111110101017161414131212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2995135798211167122515188367364335153854691275151261154564855009260117681450
Wind
(km/h)
20
S
20
SSE
35
SSE
20
SE
10
SE
15
SSE
5
WSW
15
NW
15
W
10
SW
15
WNW
20
SW
25
S
30
SSE
35
SSE
35
SE
30
SE
40
SSE
40
SE
25
SE
35
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscross-
on
glasscrosscross-
on
oncross-
on
oncross-
on
crosscross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:49AM
1.60
3:09PM
1.48
3:18AM
1.61
3:38PM
1.49
3:46AM
1.59
4:06PM
1.47
4:14AM
1.54
4:34PM
1.42
4:42AM
1.46
5:03PM
1.35
5:10AM
1.36
5:32PM
1.25
5:39AM
1.25
6:05PM
1.15
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:42PM
0.13
9:07AM
0.05
9:12PM
0.11
9:36AM
0.04
9:40PM
0.12
10:03AM
0.06
10:08PM
0.16
10:29AM
0.11
10:35PM
0.22
10:56AM
0.19
11:02PM
0.30
11:23AM
0.28
11:30PM
0.39
11:53AM
0.39
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tue
07
Sunrise-6:58--6:58--7:00--7:00--7:01--7:01--7:03-
Sunset--6:42--6:40--6:38--6:37--6:37--6:35--6:34
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-----122-------------
Temp. °C202021212324242121201919181818171718171720
Feels °C (?)201818232424242121201817161312101112101315
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Information about the 365s Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for 365s provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at 365s can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our 365s 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 (365s) 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 365s 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 365s, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Cape Town, consider staying in Cape Town which is 28 km (17 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 39 km (24 miles) away, Bellville, Stellenbosch and Kayamnandi.

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