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Van Riebeek surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Monday 15 Sep 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
14.7° C
 (Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 Monday (Sep 15) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 16s. 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 16) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Monday (Sep 15) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Mon 15th Sep)8ft (2.4m) 12s
Best Surf 5PM (Mon 15th Sep)8ft (2.4m) 12s
Most Powerful 8AM (Tue 16th Sep)16ft (5.0m) 13s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Mon night, calm by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
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Rating
(10 max)
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0
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4
0
2
2
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.4
SW
4.5
WSW
4.5
WSW
4
SW
2.5
SSW
3
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.2
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.7
S
1.3
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.2
S
1.2
S
1.2
SSE
1
S
1
S
1.4
S
Period(s) (?)1212121212131212111111101010912116676
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)239067145895411935503410265316621042874824560475368342511445233160144170
Wind
(km/h)
40
NNW
40
WNW
20
SW
15
SW
10
SSE
10
SW
15
SW
0
E
5
W
20
SSW
15
SSE
10
SE
10
SW
5
ENE
10
WNW
20
SSW
15
SSE
15
S
25
S
20
SSW
20
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
on		ononcross-
on		ononglassglassoncrosscrossonglasscrossoncross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		on
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:34PM
1.07
11:41AM
1.10
12:10AM
1.14
12:47PM
1.23
1:07AM
1.25
1:31PM
1.36
1:48AM
1.34
2:06PM
1.47
2:22AM
1.41
2:36PM
1.55
2:52AM
1.46
3:04PM
1.59
3:21AM
1.48
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:11PM
0.60
5:18AM
0.51
6:04PM
0.51
6:33AM
0.41
7:05PM
0.38
7:20AM
0.30
7:48PM
0.26
7:57AM
0.21
8:22PM
0.17
8:28AM
0.15
8:52PM
0.11
8:57AM
0.11
9:20PM
0.07
9:24AM
0.11
Mon
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Sunrise--6:45--6:43--6:41--6:39--6:39--6:37--6:35
Sunset6:37--6:37--6:37--6:38--6:39--6:39--6:40--
part cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
Rain (mm)
-5-----------------2-
Temp. °C151513131313131313141415181817171617191516
Feels °C (?)888810108911111112151615141515161213
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for Cape Town

  1. weather stationWind Update The wind is still cross-off at Van Riebeek (strong winds from the N at SHIP6093 13 km from Van Riebeek). 2.1m 12s groundswell from the SW with a 1.1m 4s local chop from the NW and a 1.0m 15s groundswell from the WSW. 3 swells combining so expect closeout sets.

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42 km/h
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Cross-Off
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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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