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The Hoek surf Forecast / Cape Town / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Thursday 25 Apr 2024 SAST
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The Hoek surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Hoek sea temperature is 13.3°C (Statistics for 25 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 17.8 °C max: 19.2 °C min: 16.3 °C)
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The Hoek surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Hoek sea temperature is 13.3°C (Statistics for 25 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 17.8 °C max: 19.2 °C min: 16.3 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Hoek this week:

The surf forecast for The Hoek over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 25) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Hoek in the next 12 days are 2.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 27) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be 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 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Thu 25th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 12s
Best Surf 8AM (Sat 27th Apr)7ft (2.1m) 16s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sat 27th Apr)7ft (2.1m) 16s

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

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Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
SSW
0.7
SW
0.7
S
2.3
S
1.7
SW
1.8
SW
2.1
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
0.6
SW
1.3
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.4
WSW
1.6
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.1
WSW
1.2
WSW
1.6
WSW
1.4
W
1.7
W
1.8
W
1.6
W
2.4
W
2.5
W
2.4
WSW
2.3
WSW
1.9
WSW
1.9
WSW
1.9
WSW
1.8
WSW
Period(s) (?)12121191615161514151414131313121010101010101011111212121211111211101010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)2691401167731402132520351547115511089988215113801991143125734025014582502885514418849257231520138613381343823785741715
Wind
(km/h)
25
SSE
30
SSE
35
SSE
40
SE
35
SE
30
ESE
20
ESE
15
SE
10
NE
15
NNW
10
NW
10
N
20
NNW
20
NW
20
NNW
20
N
10
NW
5
NW
5
SE
15
SSE
10
N
10
NNW
10
SSW
5
SE
10
S
15
S
15
S
25
SSE
35
SSE
25
SSE
10
SSE
20
SSE
15
SSE
15
SSE
25
SSE
20
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
onglassglasscross-
off
cross-
on
oncrossoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:07PM
1.41
4:13AM
1.47
4:38PM
1.37
4:45AM
1.41
5:13PM
1.31
5:21AM
1.33
5:54PM
1.23
6:05AM
1.24
6:50PM
1.16
7:07AM
1.14
8:09PM
1.11
8:40AM
1.08
9:46PM
1.15
10:22AM
1.10
11:05PM
1.26
11:39AM
1.20
12:04AM
1.40
12:37PM
1.32
12:53AM
1.54
1:25PM
1.42
1:37AM
1.64
2:09PM
1.50
2:19AM
1.69
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:59AM
0.11
10:05PM
0.23
10:28AM
0.15
10:36PM
0.28
11:00AM
0.21
11:11PM
0.34
11:38AM
0.29
11:53PM
0.43
12:26PM
0.37
12:52AM
0.51
1:33PM
0.45
2:23AM
0.57
3:05PM
0.49
4:13AM
0.52
4:37PM
0.45
5:34AM
0.39
5:46PM
0.36
6:32AM
0.23
6:39PM
0.26
7:19AM
0.09
7:26PM
0.17
8:02AM
-0.01
8:10PM
0.11
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Sunrise7:16--7:18--7:18--7:18--7:20--7:20--7:20--7:22--7:22--7:24--7:24--7:24--
Sunset-6:10--6:09--6:08--6:07--6:06--6:05--6:04--6:04--6:02--6:01--6:00--6:00-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C171817182118172320191916151614161715171817171817182018202117182117181817
Feels °C (?)151413121512142017171716121412131515181716151716171917161711182015171615

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Fri afternoon, light winds from the NE by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Sat afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Mon morning).

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Information about the The Hoek Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for The Hoek provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at The Hoek can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Hoek 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 (The Hoek) 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 The Hoek 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 The Hoek, 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 Robben Island which is 31 km (19 miles) away, Bellville, Kayamnandi and Stellenbosch.

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