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The Hoek surf Forecast / Cape Town / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Thursday 18 Apr 2024 SAST
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The Hoek surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Hoek sea temperature is 13.4°C (Statistics for 18 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 18.0 °C max: 19.6 °C min: 16.3 °C)
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The Hoek surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Hoek sea temperature is 13.4°C (Statistics for 18 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 18.0 °C max: 19.6 °C min: 16.3 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Hoek this week:

The surf forecast for The Hoek over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 18) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Hoek in the next 12 days are 2.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 23) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Friday (Apr 19) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Thu 18th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 20th Apr)6ft (1.8m) 14s
Most Powerful 5PM (Tue 23rd Apr)7.5ft (2.3m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Hoek 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
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
SW
1.3
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.2
WSW
1.9
WSW
1.8
SW
1.6
SW
1.4
SW
1.2
SW
1
W
1.5
W
1.8
W
1.5
W
1.5
SSW
2.3
SSW
2.2
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.2
SSW
0.6
SSW
1.6
S
1.9
SSE
1.4
SSE
1.8
SE
1.1
SW
1
SW
0.8
SW
0.9
SW
1.3
SW
1.1
SW
0.9
SW
1.1
SW
Period(s) (?)14131312121513131312121112111118161414131312121177881313151414131313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)659618411319314584123510608035224142316288495241358275120821373109483851436884272355231403394321287322605380265444
Wind
(km/h)
5
SSE
15
SSE
10
SE
0
NW
5
SSE
10
SE
15
SSE
20
SSE
15
SE
5
ENE
0
NE
15
NNW
15
N
5
W
0
ENE
10
NNW
10
WSW
0
WSW
10
NNW
10
WNW
5
W
15
SSW
20
S
25
SSE
25
SE
30
SE
15
ESE
0
NW
5
SW
15
N
20
NNW
10
NW
5
N
10
ESE
20
SE
40
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
offglassoffoffoffoffoffglassglassoncross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
glassononglasscross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffoffglassglasscross-
on
cross-
on
onglassoffoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:39PM
1.10
12:55AM
1.24
1:15PM
1.19
1:26AM
1.34
1:45PM
1.27
1:53AM
1.42
2:13PM
1.34
2:20AM
1.48
2:41PM
1.40
2:47AM
1.52
3:09PM
1.43
3:15AM
1.53
3:38PM
1.43
3:43AM
1.52
4:07PM
1.41
4:13AM
1.47
4:38PM
1.37
4:45AM
1.41
5:13PM
1.31
5:21AM
1.33
5:54PM
1.23
6:05AM
1.24
6:50PM
1.16
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:45PM
0.46
7:18AM
0.39
7:19PM
0.38
7:46AM
0.30
7:47PM
0.31
8:13AM
0.21
8:15PM
0.25
8:39AM
0.15
8:42PM
0.22
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
0.28
11:00AM
0.21
11:11PM
0.34
11:38AM
0.29
11:53PM
0.43
12:26PM
0.37
12:52AM
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--7:18--7:18--7:18--7:20--
Sunset-6:19--6:17--6:15--6:15--6:14--6:13--6:12--6:10--6:09--6:08--6:07--6:06-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C171818212218182018202219181918181918171919171716151817202019151615171517
Feels °C (?)181717222217161816192219171817171919171919181413111313191817121415151112

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 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the SE by Thu night).

Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, strong winds from the SSE by Mon night).

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Information about the The Hoek Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for The Hoek provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at The Hoek can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Hoek 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 (The Hoek) 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 The Hoek 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 The Hoek, 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 Robben Island which is 31 km (19 miles) away, Bellville, Kayamnandi and Stellenbosch.

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