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Witsands surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Monday 16 Feb 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
17.5° C
 (Which is 2.4°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 (Feb 18) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 7s. 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 (Feb 17) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 10s period and expected on Tuesday (Feb 17) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Wed 18th Feb)7ft (2.1m) 14s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 18th Feb)7ft (2.1m) 14s
Most Powerful 8PM (Tue 17th Feb)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 27°C on Mon night, min 19°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
3
1
2
4
3
3
3
0
3
2
0
2
2
0
1
1
0
2
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
SW
1.5
SW
2.1
SW
2.3
SW
2.3
SW
1.9
SW
2.2
SSW
1.5
SW
1.4
SW
1.7
SW
1.7
SW
1.4
SW
1.2
SW
1
SW
1.1
S
1.1
S
1
S
0.6
SSW
0.8
SSW
1
SW
1.1
SW
Period(s) (?)191615151413131312131212111188815131312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)6081187192523582090126616997465801027833537350224165173134142229311325
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSE
15
NNW
10
WSW
20
S
25
SE
5
W
10
SSW
10
SE
10
WNW
20
SW
10
SE
5
W
15
SW
10
S
5
SW
15
SSW
5
SSE
15
WNW
15
W
5
WNW
10
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
off		oncross-
on		crossglassoncrosscrossoncrosscross-
on		oncross-
on		glasscross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
on		crosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:00PM
1.45
3:23AM
1.54
3:32PM
1.51
3:52AM
1.62
4:04PM
1.54
4:23AM
1.66
4:37PM
1.53
4:54AM
1.67
5:11PM
1.49
5:28AM
1.62
5:48PM
1.41
6:05AM
1.53
6:29PM
1.30
6:48AM
1.40
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:12PM
0.10
9:32AM
0.14
9:41PM
0.04
10:03AM
0.08
10:10PM
0.02
10:35AM
0.05
10:40PM
0.03
11:08AM
0.05
11:12PM
0.08
11:44AM
0.10
11:47PM
0.17
12:24PM
0.20
12:27AM
0.28
1:11PM
0.32
Mon
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Sunrise--6:22--6:22--6:24--6:24--6:26--6:26--6:28
Sunset7:37--7:37--7:36--7:35--7:34--7:32--7:31--
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C262721212121212119222121212120212120202019
Feels °C (?)232622202022212120212123212223212020192119
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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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