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Cave Rock surf Forecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Saturday 20 Apr 2024 SAST
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Cave Rock surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Cave Rock sea temperature is 23.3°C (Statistics for 20 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 24.8 °C max: 25.8 °C min: 23.7 °C)
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Cave Rock surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Cave Rock sea temperature is 23.3°C (Statistics for 20 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 24.8 °C max: 25.8 °C min: 23.7 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cave Rock this week:

The surf forecast for Cave Rock over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 20) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cave Rock in the next 12 days are 1.7m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 24) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 24) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 20th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 24th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 18s
Most Powerful 5AM (Wed 24th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 17s

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

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Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
E
0.6
E
0.9
E
0.7
E
0.5
S
0.9
S
0.7
S
0.8
S
0.7
S
1.1
SE
1.6
ESE
1.6
S
1.6
S
1.5
S
1.2
S
1
S
1
S
0.8
S
1.8
S
2.1
S
1.8
S
1.9
S
1.8
S
2.1
S
1.8
ESE
1.8
ESE
2.5
SE
3
SE
3
SE
3
ESE
2.5
ESE
2.2
ESE
2.2
E
1.8
E
1.7
E
1.6
E
Period(s) (?)888815131113127718161614141312778999999101010101010999
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)64451006311525512120913412325815791305107961037234519329747436854953379253752811541661162414541249951922568480417
Wind
(km/h)
10
NE
15
NE
15
SW
15
S
10
S
5
N
5
SSE
10
S
5
WSW
15
ESE
20
ENE
10
NNE
20
NE
20
NE
25
SSW
20
SSW
20
S
25
SW
30
SW
30
SSW
30
SW
35
SSW
40
SSW
25
WSW
40
SSW
40
SSW
35
SW
45
SW
40
SSW
20
SW
15
S
5
ESE
10
NNW
15
NE
30
SSW
20
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
onoffcrosscross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:23PM
1.64
2:34AM
1.81
2:49PM
1.75
3:00AM
1.90
3:14PM
1.82
3:25AM
1.97
3:39PM
1.87
3:51AM
2.00
4:04PM
1.89
4:17AM
1.99
4:31PM
1.88
4:44AM
1.94
4:59PM
1.83
5:12AM
1.86
5:30PM
1.76
5:42AM
1.75
6:05PM
1.66
6:18AM
1.62
6:50PM
1.55
7:07AM
1.46
8:00PM
1.43
8:32AM
1.33
9:58PM
1.39
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:22AM
0.52
8:24PM
0.48
8:46AM
0.41
8:50PM
0.38
9:11AM
0.32
9:15PM
0.30
9:36AM
0.27
9:41PM
0.26
10:01AM
0.24
10:07PM
0.25
10:27AM
0.25
10:34PM
0.28
10:54AM
0.29
11:02PM
0.35
11:22AM
0.36
11:34PM
0.44
11:55AM
0.46
12:11AM
0.57
12:33PM
0.57
12:59AM
0.71
1:28PM
0.70
2:21AM
0.84
3:05PM
0.80
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Sunrise6:18--6:18--6:18--6:20--6:20--6:20--6:20--6:22--6:22--6:22--6:24--6:24--
Sunset-5:30--5:29--5:28--5:27--5:25--5:25--5:24--5:23--5:22--5:22--5:21--5:20-
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Rain (mm)
-----------2--2--5249--1---212------
Temp. °C252523232423242424242424242524232322191918202018202118202019212120222222
Feels °C (?)242426232425262628262526242428232221141414121313121311121215181921192119

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Mainly strong winds.

Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Mon morning, light winds from the ESE by Tue afternoon).

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Information about the Cave Rock Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Cave Rock provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Cave Rock can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cave Rock 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 (Cave Rock) 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 Cave Rock 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 Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast? If you are looking for accommodation near Cave Rock, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast, consider staying in Durban which is 6 km (4 miles) away. Other places in and around Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Glenwood which is 8 km (5 miles) away, Umlazi, Kwamashu and Umhlanga.

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