Witsands surf break

Witsands surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Tuesday 16 Dec 2025 SAST
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Witsands surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Witsands sea temperature is
17.8° C
(Which is 1.4°C colder than average for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Witsands this week:

The surf forecast for Witsands over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 22) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Witsands in the next 12 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 17) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 9s period and expected on Monday (Dec 22) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 22nd Dec)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 22nd Dec)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Most Powerful 2AM (Wed 17th Dec)10ft (3.0m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue night, min 17°C on Wed morning). Mainly strong winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SSE on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon morning).

Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tue
23
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
SW
3
SW
1.8
WSW
1.1
WSW
1.6
SSW
1.4
SSE
1.3
SW
1.4
SE
0.9
SW
1.1
SSW
1.9
SW
2.4
SSW
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
3.5
SE
2.3
SE
1.3
SSE
0.9
SW
2.5
SSW
2.2
SSE
2.5
SSE
Period(s) (?)1410131281191113131214131288811888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3513176599337934349426347623439696122817656961521611207169806629731
Wind
(km/h)
30
SSW
30
SSW
25
S
20
SE
30
SSE
40
SSE
40
SE
35
SSE
40
SSE
45
SE
45
SE
55
SSE
50
SE
45
ESE
55
SE
30
ESE
10
WNW
15
SW
35
S
35
SSE
45
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:40AM
1.21
1:41PM
1.31
2:15AM
1.27
2:18PM
1.35
2:50AM
1.31
2:53PM
1.38
3:23AM
1.35
3:27PM
1.39
3:57AM
1.37
4:01PM
1.39
4:31AM
1.38
4:35PM
1.37
5:06AM
1.39
5:10PM
1.33
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:40AM
0.43
8:07PM
0.27
8:17AM
0.38
8:40PM
0.23
8:52AM
0.34
9:13PM
0.20
9:26AM
0.31
9:45PM
0.18
10:00AM
0.31
10:17PM
0.18
10:34AM
0.31
10:49PM
0.19
11:10AM
0.33
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tue
23
Sunrise-5:28--5:28--5:30--5:30--5:31--5:31--5:31-
Sunset--7:54--7:54--7:55--7:57--7:57--7:58--7:58
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
Rain (mm)
1-----------------31-
Temp. °C201717171718171819182020202426222222221918
Feels °C (?)181211111312101213111312121719152422221411
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Information about the Witsands Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Witsands provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Witsands can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Witsands 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 (Witsands) 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 Witsands 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 Witsands, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Cape Town, consider staying in Cape Town which is 29 km (18 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 40 km (25 miles) away, Robben Island, Kayamnandi and Stellenbosch.

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