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Cape St Francis Surf Forecast
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Cape St Francis surfForecast / Eastern Cape (S) / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Friday 25 Apr 2025 SAST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cape St Francis this week:
The surf forecast for Cape St Francis over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 25) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cape St Francis in the next 12 days are 1.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 26) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 13s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 30) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Fri 25th Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 26th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 26th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cape St Francis over the next 12 days.
Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 158 | 122 | 230 | 134 | 152 | 99 | 148 | 152 | 129 | 199 | 167 | 109 | 109 | 113 | 71 | 52 | 50 | 55 | 39 | 58 | 56 | 113 | 123 | 166 | 226 | 489 | 669 | 2160 | 2834 | 1432 | 716 | 400 | 157 | 89 | 66 | 60 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | on | glass | glass | on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | glass | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:08PM 1.51 | 2:23AM 1.78 | 2:48PM 1.61 | 3:02AM 1.86 | 3:27PM 1.66 | 3:41AM 1.88 | 4:06PM 1.67 | 4:21AM 1.82 | 4:45PM 1.62 | 5:01AM 1.70 | 5:26PM 1.53 | 5:42AM 1.54 | 6:11PM 1.41 | 6:27AM 1.36 | 7:03PM 1.28 | 7:22AM 1.18 | 8:17PM 1.16 | 8:45AM 1.04 | 10:07PM 1.12 | 10:47AM 1.01 | 11:42PM 1.19 | 12:11PM 1.08 | 12:38AM 1.29 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:04AM 0.11 | 8:07PM 0.10 | 8:43AM -0.02 | 8:47PM 0.02 | 9:21AM -0.09 | 9:26PM -0.02 | 10:00AM -0.10 | 10:06PM -0.01 | 10:38AM -0.04 | 10:47PM 0.07 | 11:17AM 0.07 | 11:30PM 0.19 | 11:58AM 0.20 | 12:16AM 0.34 | 12:43PM 0.35 | 1:13AM 0.50 | 1:42PM 0.49 | 2:38AM 0.63 | 3:11PM 0.59 | 4:46AM 0.66 | 4:59PM 0.59 | 6:17AM 0.58 | 6:12PM 0.53 | |||||||||||||
Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:40 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:38 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:35 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 4 | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 21 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 22 | 26 | 26 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
| Feels °C (?) | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 18 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Tue morning, strong winds from the WSW by Wed afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Thu morning, calm by Fri night). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Cape St Francis Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Cape St Francis provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Cape St Francis can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cape St Francis 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 (Cape St Francis) 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 Cape St Francis 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.
Cape St Francis is 23 km (14 miles) from the city of Kruisfontein. If you plan a holiday in Eastern Cape (South), look for hotels and other accommodation in Kruisfontein. Kruisfontein has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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