365s surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Wednesday 10 Dec 2025 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
17.1° C
(Which is 1.9°C colder than average for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for 365s this week:

The surf forecast for 365s over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 11) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at 365s in the next 12 days are 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Dec 13) 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 2.3m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Dec 10) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 11th Dec)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 11th Dec)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 13th Dec)13ft (4.0m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for 365s over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
2
0
1
2
0
0
3
3
3
3
2
4
3
2
2
3
2
3
6
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
SW
1.3
SW
1.2
SW
1.2
SW
0.7
SW
1.6
SW
2
SW
4
SW
4
SW
3.5
SW
3
SW
2.5
SW
2.3
SW
2.5
SW
3
SW
3
SW
2.5
SW
2.2
SW
2.1
WSW
2.2
WSW
3.5
WSW
Period(s) (?)1010991917161413131212111112121212121212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)4243242582473761453198365794891404127851870138917812877265517751323118614023471
Wind
(km/h)
40
SE
20
ESE
10
WSW
20
SW
20
NW
35
NNW
30
W
25
SW
20
SW
20
SSW
15
SSE
10
SW
20
SW
5
SSW
15
SW
20
SSW
15
SSE
15
SSW
20
SW
15
WNW
30
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
oncrosscross-
off
cross-
on
onononcrossonononononcross-
on
ononcrosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:36PM
1.12
8:15AM
1.26
8:46PM
1.04
9:21AM
1.21
10:05PM
1.01
10:28AM
1.20
11:18PM
1.03
11:27AM
1.20
12:15AM
1.08
12:18PM
1.23
1:01AM
1.15
1:01PM
1.27
1:40AM
1.21
1:41PM
1.31
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:43AM
0.42
2:50PM
0.48
2:47AM
0.50
4:06PM
0.50
4:00AM
0.55
5:14PM
0.47
5:12AM
0.56
6:09PM
0.43
6:11AM
0.53
6:53PM
0.37
6:59AM
0.48
7:32PM
0.32
7:40AM
0.43
Wed
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Sunrise--5:28--5:28--5:28--5:28--5:28--5:28--5:28
Sunset7:50--7:51--7:52--7:52--7:52--7:53--7:53--
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
-----2322------------
Temp. °C212120212018191817171717181920212121212119
Feels °C (?)151520202014151313131315151819202021202215
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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 12 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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