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Witsands surf break

Witsands surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Friday 09 Jan 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
18.3° C
 (Which is 1.5°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 Wednesday (Jan 14) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Witsands in the next 12 days are 2.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 12) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 14th Jan)5ft (1.6m) 11s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 14th Jan)5ft (1.6m) 11s
Most Powerful 5AM (Mon 12th Jan)8ft (2.4m) 16s

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 Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SE on Fri night, moderate winds from the SE by Sun morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the SSW by Wed night).

Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
0
1
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.4
WSW
2.4
SSE
1.5
WSW
2.2
SE
1.4
SSW
2.5
SE
1.3
SW
0.8
SSW
2.2
SW
2.5
SW
2.2
SW
1.9
SW
1.8
SW
1.8
SW
1.7
SW
1.6
SW
1.5
SW
2.2
SSW
2.1
SW
2.5
SSE
2.5
SE
Period(s) (?)111012714712221815131312111111118877
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)140710436234367957165035952960309316931136954798688568515682547533639
Wind
(km/h)
40
SE
50
SE
50
SE
30
SE
50
SE
35
ESE
25
SE
35
SSE
25
SSE
25
SSE
30
SSE
25
SSE
15
S
20
SSW
5
SE
20
SSW
20
SSW
25
SSW
30
S
35
SSE
40
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off		crosscross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:38PM
1.10
8:04AM
1.24
8:35PM
1.01
9:00AM
1.15
9:51PM
0.96
10:13AM
1.09
11:22PM
0.97
11:33AM
1.09
12:36AM
1.03
12:39PM
1.14
1:27AM
1.11
1:29PM
1.21
2:07AM
1.20
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:43PM
0.42
1:35AM
0.45
2:36PM
0.50
2:26AM
0.56
3:45PM
0.55
3:40AM
0.63
5:10PM
0.55
5:18AM
0.65
6:24PM
0.51
6:36AM
0.60
7:17PM
0.43
7:29AM
0.52
7:58PM
0.35
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Sunrise5:43--5:45--5:46--5:47--5:48--5:48--5:50--
Sunset-8:01--8:01--8:00--8:00--8:00--8:00--8:00-
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C201919232422222322212121212121212120181818
Feels °C (?)14111018181520222119181821192122191812119
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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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