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Tweede Steen Surf Forecast
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Tweede Steen surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Wednesday 14 May 2025 SAST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tweede Steen this week:
The surf forecast for Tweede Steen over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 14) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tweede Steen in the next 12 days are 5.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 20) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Monday (May 19) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Wed 14th May) | 8ft (2.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Tue 20th May) | 16ft (5.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Tue 20th May) | 16ft (5.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tweede Steen over the next 12 days.
Wed 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Mon 26 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
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| Energy (?) | 2036 | 1494 | 677 | 666 | 742 | 646 | 625 | 539 | 483 | 450 | 238 | 144 | 123 | 110 | 482 | 732 | 430 | 3906 | 5453 | 4963 | 3385 | 2654 | 2917 | 3057 | 2740 | 2135 | 1493 | 1013 | 1185 | 976 | 841 | 2226 | 1914 | 1537 | 1236 | 878 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | off | glass | cross | off | cross | glass | glass | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | glass | on | glass | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | off | cross | cross- on | glass | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:16PM 1.35 | 4:21AM 1.37 | 4:50PM 1.31 | 4:55AM 1.31 | 5:28PM 1.26 | 5:33AM 1.24 | 6:13PM 1.21 | 6:20AM 1.17 | 7:09PM 1.18 | 7:22AM 1.11 | 8:18PM 1.18 | 8:43AM 1.08 | 9:32PM 1.22 | 10:08AM 1.11 | 10:40PM 1.31 | 11:20AM 1.19 | 11:39PM 1.41 | 12:19PM 1.29 | 12:31AM 1.52 | 1:11PM 1.39 | 1:21AM 1.59 | 1:59PM 1.47 | 2:09AM 1.64 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:16PM 0.32 | 10:36AM 0.23 | 10:49PM 0.37 | 11:10AM 0.28 | 11:27PM 0.42 | 11:50AM 0.34 | 12:13AM 0.48 | 12:38PM 0.40 | 1:15AM 0.53 | 1:39PM 0.45 | 2:36AM 0.53 | 2:54PM 0.47 | 4:01AM 0.47 | 4:11PM 0.44 | 5:12AM 0.36 | 5:18PM 0.38 | 6:10AM 0.23 | 6:17PM 0.30 | 7:01AM 0.11 | 7:10PM 0.22 | 7:48AM 0.02 | 7:59PM 0.16 | 8:34AM -0.03 | |||||||||||||
Wed 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Mon 26 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 |
| Sunset | 5:53 | - | - | 5:53 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 7 | 11 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 24 | 22 | 25 | 28 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 23 | 21 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 16 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 16 |
| Feels °C (?) | 21 | 19 | 22 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 21 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Sun morning, fresh winds from the NW by Mon afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Tweede Steen Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Tweede Steen provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Tweede Steen can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tweede Steen 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 (Tweede Steen) 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 Tweede Steen 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.
Tweede Steen is 8 km (5 miles) from the very large city of Robben Island. If you plan a holiday in Cape Town, look for hotels and other accommodation in Robben Island. Robben Island has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as cheap car hire and transport links.
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