Underwater Point surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Monday 23 Feb 2026 SAST
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Underwater Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Underwater Point sea temperature is
15.9° C
(Which is 4.1°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Underwater Point this week:

The surf forecast for Underwater Point over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Feb 28) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Underwater Point in the next 12 days are 4.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 01) 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 2.2m 6s period and expected on Monday (Mar 02) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 28th Feb)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 28th Feb)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sun 1st Mar)15ft (4.5m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Underwater Point over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Thu night, calm by Fri night).

Mon
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
2
2
1
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
5
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
SW
1.2
SW
1.3
SW
1.3
SW
0.9
SW
0.7
SW
1.2
W
2.5
SW
2.5
SW
2.2
SW
2
S
1.7
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.4
S
1.3
S
2
SW
3
SSW
4
SSW
4.5
SSW
4
SSW
3.5
SSW
Period(s) (?)12141313121271213121110101111101215151414
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)31959756052723613212620102382134696954864845740374229227186847568843866
Wind
(km/h)
20
WSW
10
NW
20
NNW
20
NW
20
NNW
25
NW
20
WNW
15
SW
25
SSW
25
S
30
SE
25
SSE
25
S
15
S
20
WNW
25
W
25
SW
25
SW
25
SW
30
SSE
35
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrossononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:19PM
1.17
7:45AM
1.26
8:34PM
1.05
9:15AM
1.13
10:37PM
1.02
11:17AM
1.12
12:22AM
1.12
12:44PM
1.22
1:23AM
1.28
1:40PM
1.34
2:08AM
1.43
2:23PM
1.44
2:45AM
1.55
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:17AM
0.42
2:17PM
0.45
2:35AM
0.55
4:07PM
0.52
4:52AM
0.59
6:03PM
0.46
6:37AM
0.48
7:10PM
0.33
7:37AM
0.33
7:57PM
0.21
8:21AM
0.20
8:35PM
0.11
8:59AM
0.10
Mon
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Sunrise--6:28--6:28--6:30--6:31--6:31--6:33--6:33
Sunset7:30--7:29--7:28--7:27--7:24--7:23--7:22--
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C202021222220211818181818181819201917171717
Feels °C (?)192220192018181715131313131816171512121110
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Information about the Underwater Point Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Underwater Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Underwater Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Underwater Point 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 (Underwater Point) 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 Underwater Point 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 Underwater Point, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Cape Town, consider staying in Cape Town which is 46 km (29 miles) away. Other places in and around Cape Town where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Bellville which is 51 km (32 miles) away, Grabouw, Stellenbosch and Kayamnandi.

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