Cape Town Surf

Detailed Cape Town surf forecast maps and the latest eyeball surf report from local surfers in the region. Near-shore swell is shown on the map together with the surf forecast rating for spots in Cape Town. Find the best places to surf in offshore conditions by selecting the wind option on the forecast map. Windsurfers and kite surfers can also use this option to find more favorable cross-shore conditions in Cape Town. Our local Wavefinder indicates where some of the best conditions are likely to be found in Cape Town over the next 7 days. Surf photos from Cape Town and reviews of the best spots and surfing conditions have been provided by local surfers.

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Cape Town Surf Forecast map for predicting the best wave and wind conditions across the region. For surfers, the map shows the most powerful swell tracking across near-shore open water and not the peak waves experienced by boats out at sea. Move your mouse over the ocean swell symbols or the surf breaks on the coastline to see a more detailed surf forecast including wave period and wind conditions. The forecast updates every 6 hours and most live weather reports update every hour. You can animate the Cape Town Surf map or show live wind and wave conditions as reported from wavebuoys and local weather stations. Surf breaks shown along the Cape Town coastline are also listed below.

Cape Town Photos

Cape Town Wavefinder

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Best forecast wave conditions in Cape Town
Rating
(10 max)
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SW
10
1.7
WSW
10
2
SW
13
1.9
SW
13
3
SW
13
2.5
SW
14
3
WSW
14
1.9
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.6
W
11
1.5
SW
12
3
SW
12
1.9
SW
13
2
SW
13
1.8
SW
13
2.3
SW
12
2.1
SW
12
2.3
SW
12
2.2
SW
11
2.1
SW
11
Energy kJ
281
555
1266
1112
2955
2554
3200
1164
649
577
603
2496
1173
1305
987
1539
1229
1351
1204
1035
Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
5
S
20
NW
20
NW
15
NNE
25
NNW
25
NW
15
NNW
20
NW
20
NNW
15
N
20
S
25
SSE
30
SSE
30
SSE
25
S
5
SSE
5
WSW
20
SSW
5
SSE
Wind State
cross-on
glassy
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cross-off
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off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
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on
cross-on
off
glassy
glassy
off
cross-off
High Tide
4:26PM1.47m
4:55AM1.59m
4:56PM1.37m
5:19AM1.26m
5:27PM1.25m
5:54AM1.16m
6:03PM1.13m
6:41AM1.05m
6:52PM1.02m
8:01AM0.98m
8:27PM1.16m
10:06AM0.99m
10:37PM0.97m
Low Tide
10:42PM0.42m
10:49AM0.29m
11:10PM0.50m
11:19AM0.39m
11:40PM0.38m
11:53AM0.50m
00:18AM0.70m
12:40PM0.61m
1:16AM0.59m
2:14PM0.70m
3:07AM0.86m
4:43PM0.67m
4:59AM0.58m
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Chill °C
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Cape Town Surf Breaks

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