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Underwater Point surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Saturday 24 Jan 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
19.6° C
 (Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 Sunday (Jan 25) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Underwater Point in the next 12 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 28) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jan 28) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 25th Jan)8ft (2.4m) 12s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 25th Jan)8ft (2.4m) 12s
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 28th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 13s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu night, min 18°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SE on Wed night, calm by Thu night).

Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
4
3
2
3
2
0
1
1
2
3
1
2
2
4
2
4
0
0
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.4
SSW
2.3
SW
2.3
SW
2.2
SW
2.3
SW
2.4
SW
2.5
SW
3
SW
3
SW
3
SW
3
SW
3
SW
3
SW
2.4
SW
2.3
SW
1.9
SW
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
1.3
SW
Period(s) (?)131212111111111212121313131313131312121211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)224220711580135113271148130216101922237532163214265832013003194216501082683655414
Wind
(km/h)
10
S
20
SW
10
SSE
20
SSE
15
S
25
SE
15
SSW
20
WSW
15
NW
15
SW
20
SW
25
SSE
35
SE
45
SSE
45
SE
10
SE
20
S
10
SSE
20
SSW
20
SW
15
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:53PM
1.25
7:18AM
1.40
7:47PM
1.15
8:15AM
1.31
9:02PM
1.07
9:35AM
1.23
10:43PM
1.05
11:12AM
1.22
12:17AM
1.13
12:36PM
1.29
1:25AM
1.26
1:39PM
1.39
2:16AM
1.40
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:51PM
0.27
12:52AM
0.30
1:42PM
0.34
1:43AM
0.41
2:49PM
0.41
2:56AM
0.51
4:22PM
0.45
4:42AM
0.54
5:59PM
0.40
6:22AM
0.47
7:11PM
0.29
7:32AM
0.35
8:04PM
0.17
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Sunrise5:58--5:58--6:00--6:01--6:01--6:03--6:03--
Sunset-7:57--7:57--7:55--7:54--7:54--7:53--7:52-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
rain showers
Rain (mm)
--------1-----------1
Temp. °C182020202120192020202019181919202021212020
Feels °C (?)171821191918182019201816121210201924231920
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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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