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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sections this week:
The surf forecast for Sections over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 17) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 19s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sections in the next 12 days are 4.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 20) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Thursday (May 23) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Fri 17th May) | 13ft (4.0m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 20th May) | 13ft (4.0m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 20th May) | 15ft (4.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sections over the next 12 days.
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 10162 | 5453 | 2672 | 1236 | 411 | 373 | 286 | 777 | 4047 | 11404 | 12013 | 6882 | 3702 | 4128 | 3636 | 3128 | 2341 | 1485 | 1000 | 862 | 1524 | 1387 | 1367 | 1018 | 1321 | 2335 | 11670 | 7251 | 6007 | 8122 | 5495 | 3761 | 2778 | 2103 | 1246 | 646 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:38AM 1.04 | 11:53PM 1.22 | 12:25PM 1.11 | 12:32AM 1.29 | 1:03PM 1.19 | 1:07AM 1.35 | 1:37PM 1.26 | 1:40AM 1.41 | 2:10PM 1.32 | 2:13AM 1.44 | 2:43PM 1.36 | 2:47AM 1.47 | 3:17PM 1.39 | 3:22AM 1.47 | 3:52PM 1.39 | 3:58AM 1.45 | 4:30PM 1.37 | 4:37AM 1.41 | 5:11PM 1.35 | 5:21AM 1.34 | 5:59PM 1.31 | 6:11AM 1.27 | 6:55PM 1.28 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:38PM 0.52 | 6:26AM 0.43 | 6:23PM 0.47 | 7:01AM 0.34 | 7:01PM 0.41 | 7:33AM 0.27 | 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 | 9:40AM 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 | |||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:33 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 18 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 18 |
| Feels °C (?) | 19 | 18 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 17 | 19 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 16 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Tue night, fresh winds from the SE by Wed night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Thu afternoon, calm by Sat morning). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Sections Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Sections provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Sections can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Sections 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 (Sections) 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 Sections 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 Sections, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Cape Town, consider staying in Cape Town which is 15 km (9 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 23 km (14 miles) away, Bellville, Stellenbosch and Kayamnandi.
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