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Scarborough Point surf Forecast / Cape Town / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Thursday 25 Apr 2024 SAST
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Scarborough Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Scarborough Point sea temperature is 12.8°C (Statistics for 25 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 17.9 °C max: 19.3 °C min: 16.4 °C)
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Scarborough Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Scarborough Point sea temperature is 12.8°C (Statistics for 25 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 17.9 °C max: 19.3 °C min: 16.4 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Scarborough Point this week:

The surf forecast for Scarborough Point over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 25) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Scarborough Point in the next 12 days are 2.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 27) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Friday (Apr 26) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 25th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 12s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 28th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sat 27th Apr)7ft (2.1m) 16s

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

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Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.6
WSW
1.3
SW
1.8
SW
1.8
SW
2.1
SW
2
SW
1.7
SW
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
1.4
SW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
0.8
SW
0.7
WSW
1.1
WSW
1.8
WSW
1.7
W
1.6
W
1.6
W
1.9
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.6
W
1.4
W
1.2
W
2.5
W
3.5
W
3
W
2.3
WSW
1.8
WSW
2.1
SW
1.8
SW
1.2
S
1.1
SW
Period(s) (?)1212121516141615141515141313121211101010101211111010991111109109914
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)247169937341643140221471661115511541108813511380214145302694563500489934643643509354230117224192101939533828563235482
Wind
(km/h)
25
SSE
35
SSE
40
SE
45
SE
55
SE
45
ESE
35
ESE
30
ESE
15
E
20
N
20
NNW
20
NNW
25
NNW
20
NW
20
NNW
15
NNW
15
NW
15
NNW
10
NNW
10
WSW
10
NW
15
NNW
10
W
20
SE
15
SSE
25
ESE
5
SE
15
N
10
SSW
5
SSE
15
SSW
25
SW
15
SE
20
NNW
20
NNW
10
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcrosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:07PM
1.41
4:13AM
1.48
4:38PM
1.37
4:45AM
1.42
5:12PM
1.31
5:21AM
1.34
5:54PM
1.23
6:05AM
1.24
6:49PM
1.16
7:07AM
1.14
8:09PM
1.11
8:39AM
1.08
9:46PM
1.15
10:22AM
1.10
11:05PM
1.26
11:39AM
1.20
12:04AM
1.40
12:37PM
1.31
12:53AM
1.54
1:26PM
1.42
1:37AM
1.64
2:09PM
1.50
2:19AM
1.69
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:59AM
0.11
10:05PM
0.23
10:28AM
0.15
10:36PM
0.28
11:00AM
0.21
11:10PM
0.34
11:38AM
0.29
11:53PM
0.43
12:26PM
0.37
12:52AM
0.51
1:33PM
0.45
2:23AM
0.57
3:05PM
0.49
4:13AM
0.52
4:37PM
0.45
5:34AM
0.39
5:46PM
0.36
6:32AM
0.24
6:39PM
0.26
7:19AM
0.10
7:26PM
0.17
8:02AM
-0.01
8:10PM
0.11
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Sunrise7:16--7:18--7:18--7:18--7:20--7:20--7:20--7:22--7:22--7:24--7:24--7:24--
Sunset-6:09--6:08--6:07--6:07--6:06--6:05--6:04--6:02--6:01--6:00--6:00--6:00-
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Rain (mm)
--------------------------------71-10
Temp. °C171717182018162219201815151717181918171717182018201922242419192018171616
Feels °C (?)151312111210101713171412111413151718161616161816181821202119181818141213

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SE on Fri afternoon, light winds from the N by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri night, min 16°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the Scarborough Point Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Scarborough Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Scarborough Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Scarborough Point 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 Point) 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 Point 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 Point, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Cape Town, consider staying in Cape Town which is 31 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 41 km (25 miles) away, Robben Island, Stellenbosch and Kayamnandi.

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