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Scarborough Point surf Forecast / Cape Town / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Monday 20 May 2024 SAST
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Scarborough Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Scarborough Point sea temperature is 16.6°C (Statistics for 20 May 1981-2005 - mean: 17.2 °C max: 18.2 °C min: 16.3 °C)
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Scarborough Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Scarborough Point sea temperature is 16.6°C (Statistics for 20 May 1981-2005 - mean: 17.2 °C max: 18.2 °C min: 16.3 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Scarborough Point this week:

The surf forecast for Scarborough Point over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 20) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 18s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Scarborough Point in the next 12 days are 4.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 20) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Thursday (May 23) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 20th May)15ft (4.5m) 18s
Best Surf 8PM (Tue 21st May)15ft (4.5m) 14s
Most Powerful11AM (Mon 20th May)15ft (4.5m) 17s

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

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Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
4.5
SW
4.5
WSW
4
WSW
4
WSW
4.5
WSW
4.5
WSW
3.5
WSW
3
WSW
2.2
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.7
SSW
2.5
SW
2.4
SW
2.1
SW
1.8
SW
1.8
SW
2.1
SSW
1.9
SW
2.1
SW
3
SSW
4
SW
4
SSW
2.5
SW
2.5
SSW
2
SSW
2.1
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.1
S
1
WSW
2.1
SW
2.1
SW
2
WSW
2.4
SW
2.3
SW
1.9
SW
7
SW
Period(s) (?)171716141414131312121414141313121212151415151413121312121315141316141312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)129001186370986355775779774623311313107231142248320801496106797112589931835408280547139280122881256132386133934118501570142228082050116414856
Wind
(km/h)
20
NNW
25
NW
30
NNW
25
N
10
WSW
25
SE
30
SE
45
SE
35
SE
45
SSE
40
SE
40
SE
35
SE
40
SE
35
SE
15
ESE
10
SSE
20
WNW
25
NNW
10
SSW
20
SSE
25
SE
30
SE
25
SE
20
SE
20
S
15
NW
25
NNW
10
NW
10
ESE
15
SE
10
S
15
NNW
20
N
15
NNW
10
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on
crosscrossoncross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
oncrosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
on
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:37PM
1.26
1:40AM
1.41
2:10PM
1.32
2:14AM
1.45
2:43PM
1.36
2:47AM
1.47
3:17PM
1.39
3:22AM
1.47
3:52PM
1.39
3:58AM
1.45
4:29PM
1.37
4:37AM
1.41
5:11PM
1.35
5:21AM
1.35
5:59PM
1.31
6:11AM
1.27
6:55PM
1.28
7:13AM
1.19
8:01PM
1.27
8:28AM
1.14
9:13PM
1.29
9:50AM
1.13
10:23PM
1.34
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:35PM
0.36
8:04AM
0.20
8:09PM
0.31
8:35AM
0.16
8:42PM
0.28
9:07AM
0.14
9:16PM
0.26
9:41AM
0.13
9:51PM
0.27
10:16AM
0.15
10:30PM
0.29
10:55AM
0.19
11:13PM
0.33
11:39AM
0.24
12:04AM
0.39
12:29PM
0.30
1:07AM
0.43
1:28PM
0.37
2:22AM
0.45
2:38PM
0.41
3:45AM
0.42
3:54PM
0.42
4:59AM
0.34
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Sunrise7:35--7:35--7:37--7:37--7:37--7:39--7:39--7:39--7:41--7:41--7:41--7:43--
Sunset-5:49--5:49--5:47--5:47--5:46--5:46--5:45--5:45--5:45--5:45--5:45--5:45-
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Rain (mm)
---------12--------3--------21------
Temp. °C161716171717161716161514151615141616161616141515141616151615151616161717
Feels °C (?)1313131315161111911779971215151314139109101415121314131515131518

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Tue afternoon, strong winds from the SE by Wed afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Thu afternoon, light winds from the SW by Sat night).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Mon night, light winds from the S by Tue night).

Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the Scarborough Point Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Scarborough Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Scarborough Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Scarborough Point 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 (Scarborough Point) 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 Scarborough Point 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 Scarborough Point, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Cape Town, consider staying in Cape Town which is 31 km (19 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 41 km (25 miles) away, Robben Island, Stellenbosch and Kayamnandi.

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