Witsands surf break

Witsands surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Monday 29 Dec 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
17.9° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 29) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. 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 1.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 03) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 7s period and expected on Monday (Dec 29) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 29th Dec)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Best Surf 5AM (Tue 30th Dec)4ft (1.2m) 7s
Most Powerful11AM (Sat 3rd Jan)6ft (1.9m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon night, min 18°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the S by Wed afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Fri morning, near gales from the SE by Sat night).

Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
SE
1.1
SE
0.9
SE
0.9
WSW
1
WSW
0.9
WSW
1
SW
1.4
SW
1
SW
1
SW
1.4
SW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
0.9
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.9
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.4
WSW
2.5
SE
3
SE
2.5
SE
Period(s) (?)676111010111010131312121816141413777
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1169764186210163233416204330576421319553117015251176649589799655
Wind
(km/h)
10
SSE
20
SE
5
N
5
NW
20
SSE
20
SSE
20
S
30
S
30
SSE
25
SSE
30
S
20
S
20
S
30
S
25
SE
40
SE
50
SE
50
SE
45
SE
55
SE
45
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrossglassglasscross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:15AM
1.30
11:12PM
1.13
11:29AM
1.34
12:23AM
1.21
12:36PM
1.41
1:23AM
1.31
1:36PM
1.48
2:16AM
1.42
2:29PM
1.54
3:04AM
1.50
3:17PM
1.56
3:49AM
1.56
4:03PM
1.55
4:33AM
1.58
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:57PM
0.36
5:05AM
0.46
6:09PM
0.28
6:21AM
0.39
7:10PM
0.19
7:26AM
0.30
8:04PM
0.10
8:21AM
0.21
8:52PM
0.04
9:12AM
0.14
9:37PM
0.01
9:59AM
0.11
10:19PM
0.02
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Sunrise5:35--5:35--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:39--5:39--
Sunset-8:00--8:00--8:00--8:00--8:00--8:00--8:00-
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C232325202122242321212121212121202020222222
Feels °C (?)232225222021222018191919211918161312141213
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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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