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Witsands surf break

Witsands surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Sunday 14 Sep 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
16.0° 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 (Sep 19) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s 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 6.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 16) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Monday (Sep 15) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Fri 19th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 19th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s
Most Powerful 5AM (Tue 16th Sep)20ft (6.0m) 13s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon night, min 12°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Sun morning, near gales from the WNW by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
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Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
1
1
0
0
0
3
4
2
2
2
1
2
2
0
1
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
SW
2.2
SW
1.9
SW
2.3
SW
2.5
SW
5.5
WSW
5
WSW
4.5
SW
3
SSW
3
SSW
3
SSW
2.4
SSW
2.1
SSW
1.8
S
1.7
S
1.5
SSE
1.2
SSE
1.5
SSE
1.2
SSE
0.8
SSE
1.3
SSE
Period(s) (?)141313121112121212121211111111121112121414
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)238016591129149916849589712152452850248321021447972750695614370589418260649
Wind
(km/h)
5
S
15
SW
15
NW
35
NNW
45
NW
50
W
30
SW
20
SW
10
S
10
SSW
15
S
20
SSE
15
SE
20
SSE
25
SE
5
SE
20
S
20
SSE
20
SSE
20
S
10
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		oncrosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		ononcross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:29PM
1.12
9:46AM
1.02
10:34PM
1.07
11:42AM
1.10
12:10AM
1.14
12:48PM
1.23
1:07AM
1.25
1:32PM
1.36
1:48AM
1.34
2:06PM
1.47
2:22AM
1.41
2:37PM
1.55
2:52AM
1.46
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:58PM
0.53
3:13AM
0.53
4:10PM
0.60
5:18AM
0.51
6:04PM
0.52
6:34AM
0.41
7:06PM
0.39
7:21AM
0.30
7:48PM
0.27
7:57AM
0.21
8:22PM
0.18
8:28AM
0.15
8:53PM
0.11
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunrise6:48--6:46--6:45--6:43--6:41--6:41--6:39--
Sunset-6:36--6:37--6:37--6:38--6:38--6:39--6:40-
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-----4---------------
Temp. °C141514151516131312131313131414141515151615
Feels °C (?)12131287758810999109131111111212
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  1. weather stationWind Update Continuing clean conditions at Witsands (calm at Shoebury Heights wx 19 km from Witsands). A 2.6m groundswell from the SSW

    1 hour 34 minutes ago Witsands
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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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