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Van Riebeek surf Forecast / Cape Town / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Friday 29 Mar 2024 SAST
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Van Riebeek surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Van Riebeek sea temperature is 14.4°C (Statistics for 29 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 18.7 °C max: 20.1 °C min: 17.4 °C)
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Van Riebeek surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Van Riebeek sea temperature is 14.4°C (Statistics for 29 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 18.7 °C max: 20.1 °C min: 17.4 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Van Riebeek this week:

The surf forecast for Van Riebeek over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 29) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Van Riebeek in the next 12 days are 4.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 01) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 8s period and expected on Friday (Apr 05) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Fri 29th Mar)6ft (1.9m) 13s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 1st Apr)7ft (2.1m) 11s
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 1st Apr)13ft (4.0m) 12s

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

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Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.9
SW
1.8
SW
1.6
SW
1.3
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
0.9
WSW
1.1
SW
2.1
WSW
2.5
WSW
4
SW
3.5
SW
3
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.2
SSW
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
1.4
SW
1.7
SW
1.7
SW
1.8
SW
1.5
SW
1.9
SSE
1.7
SSE
0.9
S
0.7
SW
1.3
SSE
0.9
S
1.3
S
1.5
S
1.6
SSE
0.7
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.9
SW
1.2
SSW
Period(s) (?)1312121111111011111012121110913131215141312891011975771312111115
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)11738996663962832731822881006145040453723205215227908928656031237113911446454474071481192707090199214151177151166592
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSE
20
S
15
ESE
5
E
10
SW
10
NW
25
NW
25
NW
15
WNW
15
W
20
SW
10
S
20
S
30
S
15
SE
15
SE
15
SSE
15
ESE
15
SE
15
S
15
ESE
5
SE
5
WSW
5
E
5
E
10
SSW
15
NNW
30
N
35
NNW
25
NW
20
NW
10
S
15
SSE
20
SSE
25
S
15
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
glassoncross-
off
crosscrosscrosscross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
crossglassglasscross-
off
oncross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:26PM
1.31
5:34AM
1.35
6:00PM
1.21
6:10AM
1.25
6:45PM
1.11
7:03AM
1.14
8:03PM
1.02
8:39AM
1.05
10:10PM
1.03
10:45AM
1.08
11:43PM
1.17
12:07PM
1.21
12:40AM
1.35
1:03PM
1.35
1:25AM
1.53
1:50PM
1.49
2:06AM
1.68
2:32PM
1.58
2:46AM
1.77
3:12PM
1.63
3:25AM
1.80
3:52PM
1.63
4:03AM
1.76
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:18AM
0.22
11:22PM
0.32
11:49AM
0.30
11:55PM
0.41
12:29PM
0.40
12:41AM
0.52
1:31PM
0.50
2:02AM
0.62
3:22PM
0.55
4:27AM
0.61
5:18PM
0.48
6:03AM
0.47
6:25PM
0.34
7:00AM
0.28
7:13PM
0.20
7:45AM
0.10
7:56PM
0.08
8:27AM
-0.04
8:36PM
0.01
9:06AM
-0.12
9:15PM
-0.03
9:45AM
-0.14
9:53PM
-0.01
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Sunrise6:56--6:56--6:56--6:58--6:58--7:00--7:00--7:01--7:01--7:03--7:03--7:03--
Sunset-6:44--6:43--6:42--6:39--6:38--6:37--6:36--6:35--6:34--6:31--6:30--6:30-
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Rain (mm)
--------------------------352522----
Temp. °C202320272725201918181817192017212723253027282422272826191918192019192018
Feels °C (?)182018272525181516161516161613182420222625272121272626151413182120161715

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Mon morning, fresh winds from the S by Tue afternoon).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Mon afternoon).

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Information about the Van Riebeek Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Van Riebeek provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Van Riebeek can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Van Riebeek 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 (Van Riebeek) 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 Van Riebeek 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.

Van Riebeek is 13 km (8 miles) from the city of Robben Island. If you plan a holiday in Cape Town, look for hotels and other accommodation in Robben Island. Robben Island has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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