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The Wedge surf Forecast / Cape Town / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Friday 19 Apr 2024 SAST
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The Wedge surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Wedge sea temperature is 13.3°C (Statistics for 19 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 17.8 °C max: 19.4 °C min: 16.1 °C)
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The Wedge surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Wedge sea temperature is 13.3°C (Statistics for 19 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 17.8 °C max: 19.4 °C min: 16.1 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Wedge this week:

The surf forecast for The Wedge over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 19) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Wedge in the next 12 days are 2.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 23) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 21) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 19th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 12s
Best Surf 8PM (Tue 23rd Apr)7ft (2.2m) 15s
Most Powerful 5PM (Tue 23rd Apr)7.5ft (2.3m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Wedge over the next 12 days.

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Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.2
WSW
1.9
WSW
1.8
SW
1.5
WSW
1.4
SW
1.2
SW
1
SW
1.4
W
1.6
W
1.5
W
1.9
SSW
2.3
SSW
2
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.5
SSW
1
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.8
SW
2.2
SW
2.5
SSW
2.1
SSW
1.6
S
1.1
SW
1
SW
0.9
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
0.8
SW
0.7
SW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
0.8
SW
0.7
SW
Period(s) (?)1212151313131212121212111716141313121211810101091312131312121513131212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)3193145841235106074952240726857469852421142682166710428656342942803588631281902422400282282363379203229503352207137
Wind
(km/h)
5
S
5
SSW
5
SE
5
SSW
10
S
5
ESE
5
NW
0
W
5
NNW
10
WNW
5
SW
0
NNW
10
WNW
10
W
5
NW
10
NW
10
WNW
5
SW
35
SSE
35
SSE
15
ESE
10
ESE
10
SE
10
E
5
NE
10
SSE
15
N
15
NNW
20
SSW
35
SSW
25
SSW
20
SW
5
SW
10
SSW
15
S
10
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscrossglasscrosscrossglasscross-
on
glasscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offglasscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:26PM
1.43
1:34AM
1.59
1:55PM
1.51
2:02AM
1.66
2:23PM
1.58
2:29AM
1.71
2:50PM
1.64
2:55AM
1.75
3:17PM
1.67
3:21AM
1.76
3:44PM
1.67
3:48AM
1.76
4:13PM
1.66
4:16AM
1.73
4:43PM
1.63
4:48AM
1.68
5:18PM
1.58
5:25AM
1.60
6:00PM
1.51
6:10AM
1.49
6:53PM
1.45
7:11AM
1.38
8:07PM
1.40
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:23PM
0.64
7:52AM
0.54
7:52PM
0.57
8:17AM
0.47
8:19PM
0.51
8:42AM
0.41
8:45PM
0.47
9:07AM
0.36
9:12PM
0.46
9:34AM
0.34
9:38PM
0.46
10:01AM
0.35
10:07PM
0.48
10:30AM
0.38
10:37PM
0.52
11:02AM
0.43
11:13PM
0.59
11:39AM
0.51
11:57PM
0.67
12:26PM
0.61
12:59AM
0.75
1:32PM
0.70
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Sunrise7:11--7:11--7:13--7:13--7:15--7:15--7:16--7:16--7:18--7:18--7:18--7:20--
Sunset-6:16--6:15--6:15--6:14--6:13--6:12--6:10--6:08--6:07--6:07--6:06--6:05-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C222418202018242318202018202017182118171816162221232721171713151515161716
Feels °C (?)23231820191723211819181819181817201811111113191820231915141210911141414

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Thu afternoon, calm by Sat night).

Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 54mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sun night, calm by Tue morning).

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Information about the The Wedge Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for The Wedge provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at The Wedge can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Wedge 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 Wedge) 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 Wedge 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 Wedge, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Cape Town, consider staying in Cape Town which is 2 km (1 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 15 km (9 miles) away, Bellville, Kayamnandi and Stellenbosch.

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