Underwater Point surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Sunday 15 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
18.3° C
(Which is 1.8°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 Monday (Feb 16) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Underwater Point in the next 12 days are 2.3m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Feb 17) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Feb 18) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 16th Feb)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Best Surf 8PM (Mon 16th Feb)4ft (1.2m) 18s
Most Powerful 5PM (Tue 17th Feb)7.5ft (2.3m) 15s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the ESE on Sun night, calm by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SE on Wed night, light winds from the SSW by Fri night).

Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
3
0
2
3
2
0
2
2
1
0
0
1
4
4
2
0
0
1
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.2
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.4
SW
1.2
SSW
0.9
SW
1.5
SW
2.1
SW
2.3
SW
2.2
SW
1.8
SW
1.8
SW
1.6
SW
1.5
SSW
1.7
SW
1.7
SW
1.4
SW
1.3
SW
1.1
SW
1
SSW
1.2
SW
0.8
WSW
Period(s) (?)131212111916151514131313141312121111101012
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)150010395783356081187207523581956117910698219341027846551403303208273192
Wind
(km/h)
25
ESE
45
SE
30
ESE
10
SE
15
S
25
WNW
10
SW
20
S
45
SE
50
SE
60
SE
40
ESE
10
SE
15
SE
15
W
20
NW
25
SW
10
SSW
5
W
20
W
10
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
offcross-
off
crossoncross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:29PM
1.37
2:54AM
1.44
3:01PM
1.45
3:23AM
1.54
3:32PM
1.51
3:53AM
1.62
4:04PM
1.54
4:23AM
1.67
4:37PM
1.53
4:55AM
1.67
5:11PM
1.49
5:28AM
1.62
5:48PM
1.41
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:32AM
0.33
8:45PM
0.18
9:02AM
0.23
9:13PM
0.09
9:33AM
0.14
9:41PM
0.04
10:04AM
0.07
10:10PM
0.01
10:35AM
0.04
10:40PM
0.03
11:09AM
0.05
11:13PM
0.08
11:44AM
0.10
11:47PM
0.16
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunrise6:20--6:20--6:22--6:22--6:22--6:24--6:24--
Sunset-7:38--7:37--7:37--7:36--7:35--7:34--7:32-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
rain showers
Rain (mm)
------------------115
Temp. °C182321232424202221202021222222232220192019
Feels °C (?)141712212225212118141315232323222019201817
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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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