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Witsands surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Wednesday 18 Mar 2026 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 1.7°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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 19) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Witsands in the next 16 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 24) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 19) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 19th Mar)6.5ft (2.0m) 16s
Best Surf11AM (Tue 24th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 2PM (Tue 24th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Witsands over the next 16 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Wed night, light winds from the WSW by Thu night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Sat night, light winds from the E by Mon night).

Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
4
2
2
1
1
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
5
4
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
SW
1.4
SW
2
SSW
2.3
SSW
2.1
SSW
1.9
SSW
2.4
SSW
2.4
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.4
SW
1.4
SW
2.5
SE
1.5
SSW
1.8
SSW
2.1
SSW
3
S
2.5
SSW
2.5
S
Period(s) (?)14131614141312121212121211117121514131312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)82270018752093174811701677156898081678275652145555058514471672272223662070
Wind
(km/h)
30
SE
35
SE
10
ENE
30
N
35
NNW
15
WSW
15
S
25
S
25
SE
30
SE
45
SE
40
SE
30
SE
45
SSE
45
SE
45
SE
45
SE
25
ESE
5
NNW
15
NW
25
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		oncross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
3:07PM
1.54
3:21AM
1.70
3:41PM
1.58
3:54AM
1.73
4:15PM
1.58
4:28AM
1.71
4:52PM
1.53
5:05AM
1.64
5:30PM
1.44
5:45AM
1.51
6:14PM
1.31
6:32AM
1.35
7:09PM
1.18
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:05AM
0.05
9:11PM
0.03
9:37AM
-0.03
9:43PM
0.01
10:10AM
-0.05
10:16PM
0.02
10:45AM
-0.03
10:52PM
0.08
11:23AM
0.06
11:31PM
0.18
12:04PM
0.18
12:15AM
0.31
12:54PM
0.33
1:13AM
0.46
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Sunrise6:47--6:48--6:48--6:50--6:50--6:50--6:52--
Sunset-7:00--6:59--6:58--6:57--6:54--6:53--6:52-
part cloud
clear
rain showers
cloud
cloud
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
--1--12--------------
Temp. °C192121191919191918181818192019202121232320
Feels °C (?)16181615142017151412119151512141515242318
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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 16 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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