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Baileys Cottage Reef surf Forecast / Cape Town / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Thursday 18 Apr 2024 SAST
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Today's Baileys Cottage Reef sea temperature is 12.2°C (Statistics for 18 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 17.9 °C max: 19.5 °C min: 16.3 °C)
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Today's Baileys Cottage Reef sea temperature is 12.2°C (Statistics for 18 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 17.9 °C max: 19.5 °C min: 16.3 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Baileys Cottage Reef this week:

The surf forecast for Baileys Cottage Reef over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 18) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Baileys Cottage Reef in the next 12 days are 1.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 23) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 10s period and expected on Monday (Apr 22) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 18th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 15s
Best Surf11AM (Tue 23rd Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 18s
Most Powerful 5PM (Tue 23rd Apr)6ft (1.8m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Baileys Cottage Reef over the next 12 days.

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Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
SW
0.9
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.7
SW
1
SW
1.2
SW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
1
SW
0.9
SW
0.7
SSW
0.6
SW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
1.4
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.5
S
0.8
SW
1
SW
1.1
SW
1.3
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
0.9
SW
0.8
SW
1.2
SE
1.6
SE
Period(s) (?)1413131212151313131212111111111816151413131212899141615141413131389
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)407290196169139429511480357281228121945857120516521220799569373250199226358380245486589667478398253205175433
Wind
(km/h)
10
SSE
15
SSE
15
SE
5
S
10
SSE
10
SE
10
SSE
15
SSE
10
SE
5
NNE
15
NW
15
NNW
10
NNW
10
W
5
SSE
5
NW
10
SW
10
SSW
5
S
20
S
15
SSE
15
SSE
20
S
20
SSE
25
SSE
35
SSE
25
SE
20
SE
20
SE
10
ESE
5
NNW
5
NE
5
NNW
10
WNW
20
S
15
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
onglasscross-
on
ononcross-
on
oncross-
off
offcross-
off
offcross-
off
onoffcrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononononononglasscrosscross-
off
offcross-
on
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:39PM
1.09
12:56AM
1.24
1:15PM
1.19
1:26AM
1.34
1:45PM
1.27
1:54AM
1.42
2:14PM
1.34
2:20AM
1.49
2:42PM
1.40
2:48AM
1.52
3:09PM
1.43
3:15AM
1.54
3:38PM
1.44
3:43AM
1.52
4:07PM
1.42
4:13AM
1.48
4:38PM
1.37
4:45AM
1.42
5:12PM
1.31
5:21AM
1.34
5:54PM
1.24
6:05AM
1.24
6:49PM
1.16
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:46PM
0.46
7:18AM
0.39
7:19PM
0.38
7:47AM
0.30
7:48PM
0.31
8:13AM
0.21
8:15PM
0.25
8:39AM
0.15
8:42PM
0.21
9:05AM
0.11
9:09PM
0.20
9:32AM
0.10
9:37PM
0.20
9:59AM
0.11
10:05PM
0.23
10:28AM
0.15
10:36PM
0.27
11:00AM
0.21
11:10PM
0.34
11:38AM
0.28
11:53PM
0.42
12:26PM
0.37
12:51AM
0.51
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Sunrise7:11--7:11--7:13--7:13--7:13--7:15--7:16--7:16--7:16--7:18--7:18--7:18--
Sunset-6:17--6:16--6:15--6:15--6:14--6:12--6:10--6:09--6:08--6:07--6:07--6:06-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C171817212217171918212318192019192018181817171816161717182421202018151718
Feels °C (?)171715212216161717202017181920191918191716151514121212152018191918151617

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Wed morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Fri afternoon).

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the Baileys Cottage Reef Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Baileys Cottage Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Baileys Cottage Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Baileys Cottage Reef 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 (Baileys Cottage Reef) 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 Baileys Cottage Reef 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 Baileys Reef, 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 Bellville which is 28 km (17 miles) away, Robben Island, Kayamnandi and Stellenbosch.

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