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Rocklands surf Forecast / Cape Town / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Tuesday 23 Apr 2024 SAST
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Rocklands surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Rocklands sea temperature is 12.9°C (Statistics for 23 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 17.7 °C max: 19.5 °C min: 16.2 °C)
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Rocklands surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Rocklands sea temperature is 12.9°C (Statistics for 23 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 17.7 °C max: 19.5 °C min: 16.2 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rocklands this week:

The surf forecast for Rocklands over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 23) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rocklands in the next 12 days are 2.4m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 23) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Friday (Apr 26) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Tue 23rd Apr)8ft (2.4m) 15s
Best Surf 8PM (Tue 23rd Apr)8ft (2.4m) 15s
Most Powerful 8PM (Tue 23rd Apr)8ft (2.4m) 15s

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

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Tue
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sun
05
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.4
SSW
2.2
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.5
SSW
1
SSW
0.7
SW
0.8
S
2.1
S
1.7
SW
1.8
SW
2
SW
1.9
SW
1.7
SW
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
1.4
SW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
0.8
SW
1.2
W
1.8
WSW
1.8
WSW
2.5
WSW
2.5
WSW
2.4
WSW
1.8
WSW
1.6
WSW
2.4
W
2.5
W
3
W
2.3
W
2
WSW
1.8
W
1.7
WSW
1.6
WSW
Period(s) (?)161413131212121181614161514141514131312711101212121111101011101091110
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)2766188711728656342691401515591402130719041526113999011858135113801781467056501979217715697595861092116019851112803544643564
Wind
(km/h)
10
SW
5
SSW
0
W
10
SSW
15
SSE
20
SSE
30
SSE
25
SE
30
SE
30
SE
25
SE
15
SE
15
SSE
10
SE
5
SSE
15
SSE
5
ESE
5
NNE
10
N
10
NNW
10
NNW
10
NW
10
N
15
NNW
10
NW
10
N
15
NNW
15
NNW
30
NNW
15
NW
10
NNW
15
N
15
NNW
15
NW
15
N
20
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossglassglasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffoffoffcross-
off
offglasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
onononcross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:17PM
1.67
3:21AM
1.76
3:44PM
1.67
3:48AM
1.76
4:13PM
1.66
4:16AM
1.73
4:43PM
1.63
4:48AM
1.68
5:18PM
1.58
5:25AM
1.60
6:00PM
1.51
6:10AM
1.49
6:53PM
1.45
7:11AM
1.38
8:07PM
1.40
8:42AM
1.31
9:41PM
1.42
10:27AM
1.33
11:05PM
1.51
11:48AM
1.43
12:09AM
1.64
12:45PM
1.55
1:00AM
1.77
1:33PM
1.66
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:12PM
0.46
9:34AM
0.34
9:38PM
0.46
10:01AM
0.35
10:07PM
0.48
10:30AM
0.38
10:37PM
0.52
11:02AM
0.43
11:13PM
0.59
11:39AM
0.51
11:57PM
0.67
12:26PM
0.61
12:59AM
0.75
1:32PM
0.70
2:37AM
0.79
3:09PM
0.75
4:25AM
0.73
4:44PM
0.70
5:42AM
0.60
5:53PM
0.61
6:38AM
0.46
6:47PM
0.50
7:26AM
0.33
Tue
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sun
05
Sunrise--7:16--7:16--7:16--7:18--7:18--7:18--7:20--7:20--7:22--7:22--7:22--7:24
Sunset6:13--6:12--6:10--6:09--6:08--6:07--6:07--6:06--6:05--6:04--6:02--6:01--
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Rain (mm)
----------------------------631-----
Temp. °C181516191917181720211919211918201922211618181717181717171617171615161517
Feels °C (?)181517181814151316151718201819201922201516161716171715151315151512131213

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the SSE by Thu afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Fri afternoon, light winds from the SE by Sat night).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

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Information about the Rocklands Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Rocklands provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Rocklands can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Rocklands 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 (Rocklands) 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 Rocklands 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 Rocklands, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Cape Town, consider staying in Cape Town which is 8 km (5 miles) away. Other places in and around Cape Town where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Robben Island which is 12 km (7 miles) away, Bellville, Atlantis and Kayamnandi.

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