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Thermopylae surf Forecast / Cape Town / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Tuesday 23 Apr 2024 SAST
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Thermopylae surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Thermopylae sea temperature is 12.9°C (Statistics for 23 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 17.6 °C max: 19.4 °C min: 16.1 °C)
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Thermopylae surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Thermopylae sea temperature is 12.9°C (Statistics for 23 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 17.6 °C max: 19.4 °C min: 16.1 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Thermopylae this week:

The surf forecast for Thermopylae over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 23) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Thermopylae in the next 12 days are 2.3m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 23) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Friday (Apr 26) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 23rd Apr)7.5ft (2.3m) 15s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 24th Apr)7ft (2.2m) 14s
Most Powerful11PM (Tue 23rd Apr)7.5ft (2.3m) 15s

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

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Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sun
05
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.2
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.5
SSW
1
SSW
0.7
SW
0.7
S
2.2
SSE
1.7
SW
1.8
SW
1.9
SW
1.8
SW
1.7
SW
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
1.4
SW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
0.8
SW
0.7
SSW
1
SSW
1.6
WSW
1.6
W
1.8
W
2.1
WSW
2.2
WSW
1.9
WSW
1.5
WSW
2
W
1.9
WSW
1.6
WSW
2.5
W
4
WSW
4.5
WSW
4
WSW
3.5
WSW
Period(s) (?)141313121212118161516151415151413131212121010910111110101010910121212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)188711728656342691401165421402132517421413113912321169825511380210160265533489577925116286941676769651211343383588542323462
Wind
(km/h)
5
SSW
0
SW
10
SSW
15
SSE
25
SSE
30
SSE
25
SE
30
SE
30
SE
20
ESE
15
SE
15
S
10
SE
5
SW
15
SSE
10
ESE
10
NW
5
NW
10
NNW
10
N
10
NW
10
N
10
NNW
10
WNW
5
NE
15
NNW
25
NNW
30
NNW
25
NW
20
NW
20
N
45
N
45
NNW
30
WNW
20
WNW
15
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassglasscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
glasscross-
off
offcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
crosscrossoncross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:21AM
1.76
3:44PM
1.67
3:48AM
1.76
4:13PM
1.66
4:16AM
1.73
4:43PM
1.63
4:48AM
1.68
5:18PM
1.58
5:25AM
1.60
6:00PM
1.51
6:10AM
1.49
6:53PM
1.45
7:11AM
1.38
8:07PM
1.40
8:42AM
1.31
9:41PM
1.42
10:27AM
1.33
11:05PM
1.51
11:48AM
1.43
12:09AM
1.64
12:45PM
1.55
1:00AM
1.77
1:33PM
1.66
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:12PM
0.46
9:34AM
0.34
9:38PM
0.46
10:01AM
0.35
10:07PM
0.48
10:30AM
0.38
10:37PM
0.52
11:02AM
0.43
11:13PM
0.59
11:39AM
0.51
11:57PM
0.67
12:26PM
0.61
12:59AM
0.75
1:32PM
0.70
2:37AM
0.79
3:09PM
0.75
4:25AM
0.73
4:44PM
0.70
5:42AM
0.60
5:53PM
0.61
6:38AM
0.46
6:47PM
0.50
7:26AM
0.33
7:34PM
0.40
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sun
05
Sunrise-7:16--7:16--7:16--7:18--7:18--7:18--7:20--7:20--7:22--7:22--7:22--7:24-
Sunset--6:12--6:10--6:09--6:08--6:07--6:07--6:06--6:05--6:04--6:02--6:01--6:00
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Rain (mm)
---------------------------11--152--
Temp. °C151619181819172022182022201820192120161718161819171817171717151616171717
Feels °C (?)1517181715161316181418211919201921201615161617181715131213141389111314

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the SE by Fri afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu night, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the NNW by Sun night).

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Information about the Thermopylae Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Thermopylae provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Thermopylae can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Thermopylae 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 (Thermopylae) 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 Thermopylae 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 Thermopylae, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Cape Town, consider staying in Cape Town which is 8 km (5 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 11 km (7 miles) away, Bellville, Atlantis and Kayamnandi.

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