Van Riebeek Surf Forecast

/ Cape Town (69 surf breaks) /

South Africa (273 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (33.70° S 18.44° E)

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Van Riebeek surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Wednesday 29 Oct 2025 SAST

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

Today's Van Riebeek sea temperature is 13.8° C
(Which is 2.9°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Van Riebeek this week:

The surf forecast for Van Riebeek over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 29) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 2.0m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Van Riebeek in the next 12 days are 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 30) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave Type	Time (SAST) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	11PM (Wed 29th Oct)	10ft (3.0m) 16s
Best Surf	11PM (Wed 29th Oct)	10ft (3.0m) 16s
Most Powerful	2AM (Thu 30th Oct)	11ft (3.5m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Van Riebeek over the next 12 days.

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	Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Wed afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Thu night).											Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.
	Wed 29		Thursday 30			Friday 31			Saturday 01			Sunday 02			Monday 03			Tuesday 04
	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	1	0	0	!	!	0	3	1	0	2	!	0	!	0
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	SW	SSW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	WSW	WSW	SSW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW
Period(s) (?)	12	16	14	14	13	13	13	12	12	13	12	12	12	11	11	10	11	11	11	11	11
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	2099	5736	3859	3110	2094	1645	1266	711	3172	3318	2233	1524	956	669	785	538	884	1017	1092	1257	659
Wind (km/h)	S	SE	SSE	SSW	WSW	W	WNW	SW	SW	SSW	SSE	SSW	S	SSE	SSW	S	S	SW	SSW	SSE	SSE
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross- on	cross	cross	on	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	on	on	on	cross	cross- on	cross- on	cross	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	on	cross- on	cross	cross- on
High Tide / height (m)		8:43PM 0.98	9:57AM 1.07		10:28PM 1.03	11:08AM 1.19		11:37PM 1.15	11:58AM 1.34		12:28AM 1.28	12:41PM 1.49		1:13AM 1.41	1:23PM 1.61		1:55AM 1.51		2:04PM 1.70	2:36AM 1.57
Low Tide / height (m)	2:28PM 0.66	3:09AM 0.57		4:26PM 0.60	4:40AM 0.52		5:35PM 0.46		5:41AM 0.41	6:24PM 0.29		6:29AM 0.30	7:06PM 0.13		7:12AM 0.19	7:46PM 0.00		7:55AM 0.11		8:27PM -0.08	8:37AM 0.05

	Wed 29		Thursday 30			Friday 31			Saturday 01			Sunday 02			Monday 03			Tuesday 04
Sunrise	-	-	5:48	-	-	5:47	-	-	5:46	-	-	5:45	-	-	5:43	-	-	5:43	-	-	5:41
Sunset	7:09	-	-	7:10	-	-	7:12	-	-	7:13	-	-	7:14	-	-	7:15	-	-	7:15	-	-

Rain (mm)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Temp. °C	19	17	25	27	24	17	16	16	15	15	14	17	20	15	18	19	15	17	18	16	21
Feels °C (?)	14	11	22	23	22	16	12	13	12	9	10	14	15	10	15	14	11	13	14	13	18

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The above surf forecast table for Van Riebeek provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Van Riebeek can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Van Riebeek 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 (Van Riebeek) 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 Van Riebeek 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.

Van Riebeek is 13 km (8 miles) from the 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 car hire and transport links.