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South Sound surf Forecast / Grand Cayman / Cayman Islands

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Friday 19 Apr 2024 EST
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South Sound surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's South Sound sea temperature is 28.1°C (Statistics for 19 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 27.3 °C max: 28.0 °C min: 26.6 °C)
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South Sound surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's South Sound sea temperature is 28.1°C (Statistics for 19 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 27.3 °C max: 28.0 °C min: 26.6 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for South Sound this week:

The surf forecast for South Sound over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 20) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at South Sound in the next 12 days are 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 26) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Friday (Apr 26) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sat 20th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Best Surf 1AM (Sat 20th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Most Powerful 1PM (Fri 26th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for South Sound over the next 12 days.

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Fri
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wed
01
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
E
0.8
E
1
E
1
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.9
E
0.8
E
0.6
E
0.6
E
0.4
SE
0.4
SE
0.4
SE
0.4
SE
0.4
SE
0.4
SE
0.4
SE
0.4
SE
0.4
SE
0.5
SE
0.5
SE
0.5
SE
1.2
ENE
0.6
SE
1
E
1
E
1.1
ESE
1
ESE
0.7
SE
1.1
SE
0.8
SE
0.9
SE
1.2
ESE
0.8
SE
0.9
SE
1.1
ESE
1.2
ESE
Period(s) (?)665667676777766668777674567777788888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)7446436545693838301213121110101092024252481443755928852121759115486104149151
Wind
(km/h)
25
ENE
20
NE
30
ENE
25
E
20
ENE
25
E
15
E
10
E
20
E
10
E
10
NE
15
ENE
15
ENE
10
NE
15
ENE
15
ENE
25
NE
20
ENE
20
ENE
25
NE
25
E
25
E
25
E
25
E
20
E
25
E
25
E
30
E
30
ENE
30
E
30
E
30
E
30
E
30
E
30
E
30
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
crosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:31PM
0.29
7:19AM
0.28
8:01PM
0.31
7:42AM
0.28
8:31PM
0.31
8:07AM
0.28
9:03PM
0.32
8:32AM
0.27
9:35PM
0.32
8:58AM
0.27
10:10PM
0.31
9:26AM
0.26
10:50PM
0.30
9:57AM
0.25
11:36PM
0.28
10:37AM
0.24
12:34AM
0.27
11:36AM
0.23
1:46AM
0.27
1:07PM
0.23
2:58AM
0.27
2:55PM
0.24
4:00AM
0.28
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:30AM
0.11
1:34PM
0.06
2:01AM
0.11
1:59PM
0.05
2:31AM
0.12
2:25PM
0.05
3:02AM
0.12
2:53PM
0.04
3:33AM
0.13
3:23PM
0.05
4:06AM
0.15
3:56PM
0.06
4:43AM
0.16
4:35PM
0.07
5:30AM
0.17
5:23PM
0.08
6:34AM
0.17
6:26PM
0.09
7:59AM
0.17
7:49PM
0.10
9:21AM
0.15
9:16PM
0.10
10:22AM
0.12
Fri
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wed
01
Sunrise--6:03--6:03--6:01--6:01--6:01--6:00--5:58--5:58--5:58--5:58--5:56--5:56
Sunset6:44--6:44--6:45--6:45--6:45--6:45--6:45--6:45--6:46--6:46--6:46--6:47--
clearclearclearclearclearclearclearclearclearclearclearclearclearclearclearclearclearclearclearclearclearclearrain showersclearclearclearclearclearclearthunderstorm clearclearthunderstorm thunderstorm clearthunderstorm
Rain (mm)
----------------------1------1--31-1
Temp. °C262626262626262626272626272627272727262627272727272727272727272727272727
Feels °C (?)252924263026272827302927292929293128272927272927282927262826262726262726

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Fri afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sat morning, light winds from the E by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Thu afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds.

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Information about the South Sound Surf forecast

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

South Sound is 4 km (2 miles) from Grand Cayman. If you plan a holiday in Cayman-Islands - Grand Cayman, look for hotels and other accommodation in Grand Cayman. Grand Cayman has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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