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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 1 pm Friday 09 May 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 Friday (May 09) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s. 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 Saturday (May 10) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Saturday (May 10) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Fri 9th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sat 10th May) | 15ft (4.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sat 10th May) | 16ft (5.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Van Riebeek over the next 12 days.
Fri 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wed 21 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | Night | AM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 15 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 953 | 452 | 3906 | 7839 | 5196 | 3010 | 1750 | 1125 | 633 | 1488 | 1860 | 2497 | 4829 | 3966 | 2844 | 2200 | 1697 | 587 | 597 | 635 | 551 | 433 | 308 | 990 | 773 | 1376 | 1155 | 1046 | 651 | 319 | 223 | 200 | 186 | 505 | 5341 | 5588 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | glass | off | on | glass | glass | on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | off | cross- off | cross | off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross | on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:47AM 1.41 | 2:14PM 1.33 | 2:17AM 1.44 | 2:44PM 1.37 | 2:47AM 1.45 | 3:14PM 1.38 | 3:18AM 1.44 | 3:44PM 1.38 | 3:49AM 1.41 | 4:16PM 1.35 | 4:21AM 1.37 | 4:50PM 1.31 | 4:55AM 1.31 | 5:28PM 1.26 | 5:33AM 1.24 | 6:13PM 1.21 | 6:20AM 1.17 | 7:09PM 1.18 | 7:22AM 1.11 | 8:18PM 1.18 | 8:43AM 1.08 | 9:32PM 1.22 | 10:08AM 1.11 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:44PM 0.34 | 8:10AM 0.20 | 8:14PM 0.30 | 8:38AM 0.16 | 8:44PM 0.28 | 9:06AM 0.15 | 9:14PM 0.27 | 9:35AM 0.16 | 9:45PM 0.28 | 10:05AM 0.19 | 10:16PM 0.32 | 10:36AM 0.23 | 10:49PM 0.37 | 11:10AM 0.28 | 11:27PM 0.42 | 11:50AM 0.34 | 12:13AM 0.48 | 12:38PM 0.40 | 1:15AM 0.53 | 1:39PM 0.45 | 2:36AM 0.53 | 2:54PM 0.47 | 4:01AM 0.47 | |||||||||||||
Fri 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wed 21 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:33 |
| Sunset | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:57 | - | - | 5:55 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:53 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 3 | 3 | 2 | 9 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 17 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 24 | 27 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 16 |
| Feels °C (?) | 13 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 23 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the N on Fri night, calm by Mon morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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