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Van Riebeek Surf Forecast
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Van Riebeek surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Tuesday 15 Jul 2025 SAST
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 (Jul 16) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 17s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Van Riebeek in the next 12 days are 5.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 18) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 16) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 16th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 16th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 18th Jul) | 16ft (5.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Van Riebeek over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sun 27 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 17 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 5866 | 3856 | 2667 | 3042 | 4509 | 11073 | 13437 | 11579 | 8543 | 5090 | 3050 | 2376 | 1456 | 1100 | 1182 | 1303 | 2148 | 2599 | 1685 | 1144 | 747 | 472 | 327 | 299 | 638 | 1146 | 1632 | 1628 | 3911 | 1668 | 2633 | 2170 | 5660 | 5567 | 12685 | 13864 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | glass | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | glass | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:46AM 1.28 | 7:12PM 1.44 | 7:40AM 1.21 | 8:05PM 1.38 | 8:45AM 1.14 | 9:11PM 1.31 | 10:06AM 1.10 | 10:30PM 1.27 | 11:31AM 1.13 | 11:50PM 1.29 | 12:45PM 1.21 | 1:00AM 1.34 | 1:44PM 1.31 | 1:57AM 1.41 | 2:33PM 1.41 | 2:46AM 1.46 | 3:17PM 1.49 | 3:29AM 1.48 | 3:57PM 1.54 | 4:09AM 1.47 | 4:34PM 1.56 | 4:46AM 1.44 | 5:09PM 1.54 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:44AM 0.26 | 12:47PM 0.26 | 1:35AM 0.30 | 1:36PM 0.35 | 2:36AM 0.35 | 2:39PM 0.44 | 3:50AM 0.38 | 4:00PM 0.49 | 5:13AM 0.37 | 5:32PM 0.48 | 6:29AM 0.31 | 6:50PM 0.41 | 7:31AM 0.23 | 7:52PM 0.31 | 8:21AM 0.16 | 8:43PM 0.23 | 9:05AM 0.10 | 9:28PM 0.17 | 9:44AM 0.07 | 10:09PM 0.15 | 10:21AM 0.08 | 10:47PM 0.15 | 10:54AM 0.11 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sun 27 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:48 | - | - | 7:48 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:46 | - | - | 7:46 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:41 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:55 | - | - | 5:55 | - | - | 5:57 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:59 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:02 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | 3 | 7 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 13 | 13 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Feels °C (?) | 11 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Wed night, light winds from the SE by Fri morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the SW by Sun night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Thu night, near gales from the NNW by Sat morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Van Riebeek Surf forecast
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.
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