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Danger Reef surf Forecast / Cape Town / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 28 Mar 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 15.5°C (Statistics for 28 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 19.0 °C max: 20.5 °C min: 17.9 °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 15.5°C (Statistics for 28 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 19.0 °C max: 20.5 °C min: 17.9 °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 (Mar 30) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 1.4m and 6s is also forecast. 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 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 31) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 11s period and expected on Monday (Apr 01) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sat 30th Mar)4ft (1.2m) 11s
Best Surf11PM (Sun 31st Mar)11ft (3.5m) 10s
Most Powerful11PM (Sun 31st Mar)11ft (3.5m) 10s

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

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Thu
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tue
09
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.8
SW
1.9
SW
1.7
SW
1.5
SW
1.3
SW
1
SW
1
SW
0.9
SW
0.8
SW
1.1
SW
3
SW
2.5
SW
2.5
SSW
1.5
S
2.2
SSE
2.5
SSE
2.1
SSE
1.9
SE
1.3
SW
1.2
SW
1.5
SW
1.6
SW
1.8
SW
1.4
SW
2.3
SE
1.1
SW
1.9
SE
0.9
SSW
0.8
SW
1
SSW
0.7
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
1.7
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.6
SW
Period(s) (?)1414131212111111101110101012107991312151414127117111111111111101011
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)12201338946634494241233194120258165412751256668951587686560535423953103412146174672833522001372181199694516439627
Wind
(km/h)
35
SSE
35
SSE
30
SE
35
SSE
25
SE
10
SE
15
SSE
15
NNW
20
NW
20
NW
15
WNW
25
WNW
30
WNW
5
W
10
SSW
20
S
25
SE
15
SE
20
SSE
5
SSW
15
NNW
10
SW
15
SSE
20
SSE
20
SSE
25
SE
35
SE
35
SE
20
ESE
0
E
5
S
15
NNW
15
NW
15
WNW
5
N
15
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
ononononononoffoffoffoffoffcross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
onononcrossoffcrosscross-
on
oncross-
on
ononononglassglassoffoffcross-
off
glassoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:57PM
1.38
5:05AM
1.44
5:25PM
1.31
5:34AM
1.36
5:59PM
1.22
6:10AM
1.26
6:44PM
1.11
7:01AM
1.15
8:00PM
1.02
8:36AM
1.05
10:09PM
1.02
10:45AM
1.08
11:44PM
1.16
12:08PM
1.20
12:41AM
1.35
1:04PM
1.35
1:26AM
1.53
1:50PM
1.48
2:07AM
1.68
2:32PM
1.58
2:47AM
1.77
3:12PM
1.63
3:25AM
1.80
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:54PM
0.24
11:18AM
0.22
11:22PM
0.31
11:49AM
0.30
11:55PM
0.41
12:29PM
0.40
12:40AM
0.51
1:31PM
0.50
2:00AM
0.62
3:22PM
0.55
4:26AM
0.62
5:18PM
0.48
6:03AM
0.47
6:25PM
0.34
7:00AM
0.28
7:14PM
0.20
7:46AM
0.10
7:56PM
0.08
8:28AM
-0.04
8:36PM
0.00
9:07AM
-0.12
9:15PM
-0.03
9:46AM
-0.14
Thu
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tue
09
Sunrise--6:56--6:56--6:58--6:58--6:58--7:00--7:01--7:01--7:01--7:03--7:03--7:03
Sunset6:45--6:44--6:43--6:40--6:39--6:38--6:37--6:36--6:35--6:32--6:31--6:30--
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Rain (mm)
----------1111----------------------
Temp. °C181718201921242419201918181818191719222120211818181718201823252218191919
Feels °C (?)141114151520232517181713121517181416192018181815151313151424252317171918

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Thu night, calm by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Mon afternoon, calm by Mon night).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Wed night, fresh winds from the SE by Sat morning).

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun night).

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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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