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Witsands surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 18 Dec 2025 SASTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
18.4° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)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 22) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 1.4m and 7s 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 2.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Dec 20) 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 0.2m 12s period and expected on Tuesday (Dec 23) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 22nd Dec) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 22nd Dec) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sat 20th Dec) | 8ft (2.4m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Witsands over the next 12 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Thu afternoon). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SSE on Sat afternoon, moderate winds from the SE by Sun morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | |||||||||||||||||
| PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |||
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 12 | ||
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 373 | 565 | 222 | 235 | 1320 | 2187 | 1159 | 1185 | 400 | 1248 | 550 | 341 | 258 | 175 | 173 | 304 | 481 | 509 | 630 | 398 | 383 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- on | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 2:18PM 1.35 | 2:50AM 1.31 | 2:53PM 1.38 | 3:23AM 1.35 | 3:27PM 1.39 | 3:57AM 1.37 | 4:01PM 1.39 | 4:31AM 1.38 | 4:35PM 1.37 | 5:06AM 1.39 | 5:10PM 1.33 | 5:42AM 1.38 | 5:48PM 1.28 | 6:21AM 1.37 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:40PM 0.23 | 8:52AM 0.34 | 9:13PM 0.20 | 9:26AM 0.31 | 9:45PM 0.18 | 10:00AM 0.31 | 10:17PM 0.18 | 10:34AM 0.31 | 10:49PM 0.19 | 11:10AM 0.33 | 11:22PM 0.22 | 11:49AM 0.35 | 11:57PM 0.26 | 12:32PM 0.38 | |||||||||
Thu 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:33 | ||
| Sunset | 7:54 | - | - | 7:55 | - | - | 7:57 | - | - | 7:57 | - | - | 7:58 | - | - | 7:58 | - | - | 7:58 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 22 | 20 | 24 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 14 | ||
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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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