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Danger Reef surf Forecast / Cape Town / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 25 Apr 2024 SAST
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Danger Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Danger Reef sea temperature is 13.2°C (Statistics for 25 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 17.7 °C max: 19.2 °C min: 16.2 °C)
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Danger Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Danger Reef sea temperature is 13.2°C (Statistics for 25 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 17.7 °C max: 19.2 °C min: 16.2 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Danger Reef this week:

The surf forecast for Danger Reef over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 27) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 2.5m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Danger Reef in the next 12 days are 1.8m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 27) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Monday (Apr 29) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Sat 27th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 15s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 28th Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 27th Apr)6ft (1.8m) 17s

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

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Thu
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tue
07
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
SSW
1
SSW
2.3
S
3
SSE
1.6
SW
1.8
SW
1.6
SW
1.4
SW
1.4
SW
1.4
SW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
0.9
SW
0.8
SW
0.6
S
1
S
1.2
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.1
SSW
1
S
0.9
S
1
S
1.2
WSW
0.8
WSW
1.4
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.1
WSW
1.1
SW
1.8
WSW
2
WSW
2.4
WSW
2.5
WSW
3
SW
3
SW
2.5
SW
Period(s) (?)117881516151415151414131215151412121111131013131212111413121212141413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)29010575410051011155211408108168445904042861811634475553793492471883363012256695084832915291117115115702186344237892532
Wind
(km/h)
30
SSE
35
SE
40
SE
40
SE
35
ESE
25
SE
20
SE
10
NNE
10
NNW
5
WNW
10
N
20
NNW
20
NW
20
N
25
NNW
15
WNW
10
N
5
SSE
20
SSE
10
SE
0
NNE
10
S
5
SE
5
NNW
5
SSW
15
SSE
10
SSE
5
S
15
NNW
20
NNW
20
NW
15
N
25
NNW
10
W
15
SSE
15
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
ononononononcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
oncross-
on
onglasscross-
on
glassglassglassononcross-
on
offcross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
onon
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:07PM
1.42
4:13AM
1.48
4:38PM
1.37
4:45AM
1.42
5:12PM
1.31
5:21AM
1.34
5:54PM
1.24
6:05AM
1.24
6:49PM
1.16
7:06AM
1.15
8:09PM
1.12
8:39AM
1.08
9:46PM
1.15
10:22AM
1.10
11:05PM
1.26
11:39AM
1.20
12:04AM
1.41
12:37PM
1.31
12:53AM
1.54
1:26PM
1.42
1:37AM
1.64
2:10PM
1.50
2:20AM
1.69
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:05PM
0.23
10:28AM
0.15
10:36PM
0.27
11:00AM
0.21
11:10PM
0.34
11:38AM
0.28
11:53PM
0.42
12:26PM
0.37
12:51AM
0.51
1:32PM
0.45
2:22AM
0.57
3:05PM
0.49
4:13AM
0.52
4:37PM
0.45
5:34AM
0.39
5:46PM
0.35
6:32AM
0.23
6:40PM
0.25
7:20AM
0.09
7:27PM
0.17
8:03AM
-0.01
8:10PM
0.11
8:43AM
-0.06
Thu
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tue
07
Sunrise--7:16--7:18--7:18--7:18--7:20--7:20--7:22--7:22--7:22--7:24--7:24--7:26
Sunset6:09--6:08--6:07--6:07--6:06--6:05--6:04--6:02--6:01--6:00--6:00--5:59--
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Rain (mm)
----------------------------1----3--
Temp. °C181718211818242121211817181616181717181620222123242119202017181716161617
Feels °C (?)141312141114211819201714151413171717161319201921211818191814151512131313

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the Danger Reef Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Danger Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Danger Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Danger Reef 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 (Danger Reef) 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 Danger Reef 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 Danger Reef, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Cape Town, consider staying in Cape Town which is 20 km (12 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 29 km (18 miles) away, Robben Island, Stellenbosch and Kayamnandi.

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