Underwater Point Surf Break

Underwater Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 34.34° S 18.46° E

Issued: 1 pm 03 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Underwater Point sea temperature is
15.0° C

Slightly cooler than normal

Underwater Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Underwater Point surf forecast from 3 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 4,084 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 6 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 11s period with WSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Underwater Point this week:

The surf forecast for Underwater Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 06) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Underwater Point in the next 16 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 09) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 6th Jul)8ft (2.4m) 11s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 8th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 5PM (Wed 8th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Underwater Point over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sun night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Wed afternoon). Mainly strong winds.

Fri
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
2
0
1
1
0
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
WNW
8
1
SW
12
0.6
SW
16
1.6
WNW
8
1
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
1.4
W
9
2.4
WSW
12
2.4
WSW
12
1.9
SW
13
2
SW
12
2
SW
12
2
SW
12
2.5
SW
14
2.5
SW
13
3
SW
16
2.2
SW
15
1.9
SW
14
1.8
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
2
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
589
259
211
359
395
257
304
1483
1568
1191
1163
1088
1076
2271
2063
4084
2010
1423
1197
891
1513
Wind (km/h)
35
NNW
25
NNW
25
NNW
25
NNW
20
NNW
20
NNW
20
NNW
10
NW
10
ESE
10
SSE
10
SSE
10
SE
10
SSE
5
WSW
10
SE
45
SE
45
ESE
35
ESE
40
SE
40
ESE
35
ESE
Wind State
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
High Tide
5:31PM1.40m
5:36AM1.30m
6:06PM1.39m
6:14AM1.25m
6:43PM1.37m
6:58AM1.20m
7:27PM1.35m
7:51AM1.14m
8:20PM1.31m
8:58AM1.10m
9:26PM1.29m
10:19AM1.10m
10:42PM1.29m
11:40AM1.15m
Low Tide
11:38PM0.33m
11:44AM0.24m
00:16AM0.35m
12:19PM0.28m
00:58AM0.37m
12:59PM0.34m
1:48AM0.39m
1:48PM0.40m
2:50AM0.40m
2:52PM0.46m
4:04AM0.39m
4:11PM0.48m
5:23AM0.35m
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:52
7:52
7:52
7:52
7:52
7:52
7:50
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:46
5:47
5:47
5:49
5:49
5:50
5:50
5:51
 mm
Temp °C
14
14
14
15
16
16
17
17
16
17
17
16
17
16
16
16
13
14
15
14
14
Feels °C
6
8
9
10
11
11
13
15
16
14
15
14
15
14
17
14
4
8
9
7
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
12
1
SW
12
1
W
8
0.8
SW
15
1.6
W
8
1.3
W
8
1.4
W
9
2.4
WSW
12
2.4
WSW
12
1.9
SW
13
2
SW
12
2
SW
12
2
SW
12
2.5
SW
14
2.5
SW
13
3
SW
16
2.2
SW
15
1.9
SW
14
1.8
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
2
SSW
14
Energy kJ
344
259
115
266
351
217
304
1483
1568
1191
1163
1088
1076
2271
2063
4084
2010
1423
1197
891
1513
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SE
11
0.6
SE
11
0.9
SW
9
0.5
SE
13
1
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SW
12
0.4
SE
12
0.4
SE
12
1.6
W
11
1.4
W
11
1
W
10
0.8
W
11
0.6
SW
20
1.5
SW
17
0.1
W
18
0.2
W
16
0.3
W
11
0.3
W
11
Energy kJ
56
75
110
82
395
257
187
35
34
651
476
216
146
241
1209
6
21
20
21
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
10
0.4
SW
18
0.6
SW
16
0.4
SW
10
0.5
SE
12
0.5
WSW
10
0.5
SE
12
0.1
S
8
0.3
SE
11
0.3
SE
11
0.2
ESE
11
0.2
ESE
10
0.3
SW
21
0.1
SE
10
0.2
ESE
10
0.1
S
16
0.2
W
16
0.3
W
14
Energy kJ
33
111
211
37
75
57
69
1
20
19
12
11
72
4
10
5
20
37
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
WNW
8
1.5
WNW
7
0.8
N
4
1.6
WNW
8
1.1
SSE
4
2.1
SE
6
2.2
SE
7
2.4
SE
7
2.4
SE
7
2.1
SE
7
Energy kJ
589
237
20
359
43
348
460
547
573
404
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
2
2
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
Distance (km)
35
24
35
35
2
24
2
2
2
0
0
0
0
6
6
32
188
37
37
31
26
Best forecast wave conditions in Cape Town
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
2
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
5
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
8
5
4
5
5
9
6
7
6
9
7
5
6
9
9
9
6
5
6
6
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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 16 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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