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Cape Vidal surf Forecast / KZN North / South Africa
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cape Vidal this week:
The surf forecast for Cape Vidal over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 25) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cape Vidal in the next 12 days are 2.2m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 01) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 30) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Thu 25th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Tue 30th Apr) | 6ft (1.9m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Wed 1st May) | 7ft (2.2m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cape Vidal over the next 12 days.
Thu 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tue 07 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 16 |
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| Energy (?) | 754 | 608 | 365 | 294 | 181 | 255 | 314 | 230 | 336 | 291 | 188 | 125 | 219 | 218 | 246 | 1737 | 2734 | 1878 | 1486 | 990 | 775 | 903 | 826 | 556 | 461 | 298 | 157 | 235 | 127 | 121 | 109 | 101 | 88 | 87 | 124 | 166 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:31PM 1.96 | 4:44AM 2.02 | 4:58PM 1.91 | 5:12AM 1.94 | 5:27PM 1.83 | 5:42AM 1.83 | 6:00PM 1.71 | 6:17AM 1.69 | 6:41PM 1.57 | 7:02AM 1.52 | 7:44PM 1.42 | 8:21AM 1.36 | 9:46PM 1.35 | 10:42AM 1.32 | 11:47PM 1.48 | 12:19PM 1.45 | 12:54AM 1.70 | 1:16PM 1.63 | 1:41AM 1.90 | 2:01PM 1.80 | 2:22AM 2.06 | 2:40PM 1.93 | 2:59AM 2.16 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:35PM 0.11 | 10:53AM 0.12 | 11:03PM 0.17 | 11:22AM 0.20 | 11:33PM 0.26 | 11:54AM 0.31 | 12:08AM 0.40 | 12:33PM 0.46 | 12:52AM 0.57 | 1:25PM 0.62 | 2:01AM 0.74 | 2:53PM 0.74 | 4:10AM 0.82 | 5:00PM 0.72 | 6:08AM 0.69 | 6:24PM 0.56 | 7:10AM 0.49 | 7:18PM 0.37 | 7:55AM 0.30 | 8:02PM 0.20 | 8:34AM 0.15 | 8:41PM 0.07 | 9:10AM 0.04 | |||||||||||||
Thu 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tue 07 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 |
| Sunset | 5:22 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | 5 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 23 |
| Feels °C (?) | 26 | 26 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 20 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sat morning, calm by Sun morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the N on Mon night, light winds from the W by Tue night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNE on Sun afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Mon night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Cape Vidal Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Cape Vidal provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Cape Vidal can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cape Vidal 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 (Cape Vidal) 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 Cape Vidal 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.
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