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Scarborough Beach surf Forecast / Cape Town / South Africa
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Scarborough Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Scarborough Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 11) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Scarborough Beach in the next 12 days are 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 17) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 7s period and expected on Monday (May 13) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 11th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 11th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Fri 17th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Scarborough Beach over the next 12 days.
Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
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| Energy (?) | 5211 | 5005 | 3384 | 2655 | 2357 | 1903 | 1972 | 2000 | 1144 | 603 | 492 | 207 | 774 | 1755 | 3304 | 2613 | 2243 | 3521 | 1906 | 1228 | 874 | 2112 | 5423 | 3838 | 2399 | 1451 | 563 | 296 | 1857 | 2246 | 8995 | 11378 | 6537 | 4024 | 3013 | 1614 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:51PM 1.43 | 5:02AM 1.41 | 5:33PM 1.33 | 5:45AM 1.28 | 6:20PM 1.23 | 6:34AM 1.15 | 7:17PM 1.14 | 7:36AM 1.04 | 8:32PM 1.09 | 9:02AM 0.97 | 9:57PM 1.09 | 10:32AM 0.98 | 11:04PM 1.15 | 11:38AM 1.04 | 11:54PM 1.22 | 12:25PM 1.11 | 12:32AM 1.29 | 1:03PM 1.19 | 1:07AM 1.35 | 1:37PM 1.26 | 1:40AM 1.41 | 2:10PM 1.32 | 2:14AM 1.45 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:40AM 0.09 | 10:56PM 0.24 | 11:20AM 0.21 | 11:40PM 0.35 | 12:02PM 0.33 | 12:30AM 0.46 | 12:51PM 0.44 | 1:35AM 0.56 | 1:55PM 0.53 | 3:05AM 0.61 | 3:18PM 0.58 | 4:38AM 0.59 | 4:39PM 0.57 | 5:42AM 0.52 | 5:38PM 0.52 | 6:26AM 0.43 | 6:23PM 0.47 | 7:01AM 0.35 | 7:01PM 0.41 | 7:33AM 0.27 | 7:35PM 0.36 | 8:04AM 0.20 | 8:09PM 0.31 | |||||||||||||
Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:28 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:55 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:53 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:49 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 2 | 6 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
| Feels °C (?) | 7 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 14 | 12 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 18 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Fri morning, light winds from the S by Sat morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Mon morning, calm by Tue morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat night, min 15°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Scarborough Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Scarborough Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Scarborough Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Scarborough Beach 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 (Scarborough Beach) 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 Scarborough Beach 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 Scarborough Beach, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Cape Town, consider staying in Cape Town which is 30 km (19 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 40 km (25 miles) away, Robben Island, Stellenbosch and Kayamnandi.
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