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Witsands surf break

Witsands surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Tuesday 14 Oct 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
16.1° 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 Friday (Oct 17) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 8s. 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 4.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 19) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 7s period and expected on Friday (Oct 17) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Fri 17th Oct)8ft (2.5m) 13s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 17th Oct)8ft (2.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sun 19th Oct)13ft (4.0m) 17s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Tue night, near gales from the SE by Thu afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Fri morning, near gales from the SE by Sun night).

Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
3
1
0
1
1
5
0
0
2
2
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
SW
1.4
SW
1.3
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.8
SW
4
SSW
4
SSW
3
SSW
2.4
SSW
2.3
SSW
2.1
SSW
2.1
SSW
2.1
SSW
3.5
SW
4
SW
3.5
SW
3
SW
2.3
SW
2
SW
1.6
SW
Period(s) (?)14131312129131413121211111217161616141413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)49970155238636751660565164293417641474109511141256719971965750382721851528878
Wind
(km/h)
20
SW
25
SSW
20
S
15
S
25
SSW
30
S
40
SE
55
SE
35
ESE
5
SE
15
SW
25
SSW
20
SW
20
SW
25
SSE
35
SE
50
SE
40
ESE
25
SE
25
SE
40
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononcross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
on		crosscrosscross-
off		crossononononcrosscrosscrosscross-
off		crosscrosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:43AM
1.08
10:33PM
1.04
11:22AM
1.15
11:57PM
1.12
12:22PM
1.27
12:48AM
1.21
1:03PM
1.37
1:26AM
1.29
1:36PM
1.45
1:57AM
1.36
2:05PM
1.51
2:26AM
1.41
2:32PM
1.54
2:54AM
1.44
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:21PM
0.57
4:57AM
0.52
5:54PM
0.47
6:07AM
0.44
6:47PM
0.36
6:53AM
0.35
7:25PM
0.26
7:29AM
0.28
7:57PM
0.18
7:59AM
0.23
8:24PM
0.13
8:28AM
0.20
8:51PM
0.10
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Sunrise6:05--6:05--6:03--6:03--6:01--6:00--5:58--
Sunset-6:58--6:59--7:00--7:00--7:01--7:02--7:02-
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
1----------2---------
Temp. °C161515151415141314161716151515141515181917
Feels °C (?)1411111199633141512111112776141412
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for Cape Town

  1. weather stationWind Update Continuing clean conditions at Witsands (calm at Shoebury Heights wx 19 km from Witsands). 1.1m 14s groundswell from the SW with a 0.9m 11s groundswell from the WSW and a 0.8m 5s windswell, also from the WSW as well as a 0.7m 9s swell, also from the SE. 4 swells combining so expect closeout sets.

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0.0
16.1
Air / Water (°C)
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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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