Witsands Surf Forecast

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South Africa (273 surf breaks)

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Witsands surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Friday 07 Nov 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 17.3° C
(Which is normal 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 Sunday (Nov 09) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 13s 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 2.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 11) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Nov 09) at 11PM.

Wave Type	Time (SAST) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	11PM (Sun 9th Nov)	3.5ft (1.1m) 15s
Best Surf	11PM (Sun 9th Nov)	3.5ft (1.1m) 15s
Most Powerful	5PM (Tue 11th Nov)	8ft (2.5m) 15s

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

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	Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun night).										Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon night, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Mon night, fresh winds from the SE by Tue night).
		Saturday 08			Sunday 09			Monday 10			Tuesday 11			Wednesday 12			Thursday 13			Fri 14
	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM
Rating (10 max)	1	0	0	2	2	0	4	2	1	3	1	2	2	1	1	1	1	0	0	0	0
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	SE	SW	SE	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	SW	SW	WSW	W	SSW
Period(s) (?)	7	16	7	14	13	13	14	13	12	18	16	15	14	13	12	12	11	11	11	10	10
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	658	348	696	716	683	600	915	653	457	940	1785	3199	2093	1306	965	769	1045	1191	407	296	235
Wind (km/h)	ESE	SE	SE	ESE	SE	SE	NW	N	W	SSE	SSE	SSE	SE	S	SSW	SSW	S	SSE	SSE	S	S
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross- off	cross	cross	cross- off	cross	cross	glass	cross- off	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	cross	cross	cross- on	on	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	cross	cross- on	cross- on
High Tide / height (m)	4:45AM 1.50		5:00PM 1.50		5:34AM 1.40	5:52PM 1.35		6:30AM 1.29	6:53PM 1.19		7:41AM 1.20		8:14PM 1.07	9:09AM 1.17		9:53PM 1.03	10:33AM 1.19		11:16PM 1.06	11:36AM 1.25
Low Tide / height (m)	10:33PM 0.01	10:51AM 0.16		11:19PM 0.13	11:43AM 0.28		12:10AM 0.27	12:45PM 0.41		1:12AM 0.40		2:08PM 0.50	2:32AM 0.49		3:50PM 0.53	4:03AM 0.52		5:14PM 0.47		5:17AM 0.49	6:11PM 0.39

		Saturday 08			Sunday 09			Monday 10			Tuesday 11			Wednesday 12			Thursday 13			Fri 14
Sunrise	-	5:39	-	-	5:39	-	-	5:37	-	-	5:37	-	-	5:35	-	-	5:35	-	-	5:35	-
Sunset	-	-	7:21	-	-	7:22	-	-	7:22	-	-	7:23	-	-	7:24	-	-	7:24	-	-	7:25

Rain (mm)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Temp. °C	20	22	21	22	23	24	24	21	21	20	20	19	18	19	19	18	17	18	17	18	18
Feels °C (?)	13	18	15	16	23	22	22	20	18	21	20	16	15	17	16	18	16	15	13	16	13

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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.