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Cape Vidal surfForecast / KZN North / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Saturday 29 Mar 2025 SAST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cape Vidal this week:
The surf forecast for Cape Vidal over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 30) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cape Vidal in the next 12 days are 1.7m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 03) at 8PM. 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 6s period and expected on Monday (Mar 31) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sun 30th Mar) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 4th Apr) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 3rd Apr) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cape Vidal over the next 12 days.
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 01 | Wednesday 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 11 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 |
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| Energy (?) | 189 | 137 | 108 | 90 | 114 | 120 | 153 | 149 | 146 | 120 | 173 | 199 | 222 | 193 | 299 | 482 | 813 | 946 | 786 | 482 | 348 | 451 | 295 | 202 | 344 | 624 | 939 | 733 | 783 | 590 | 568 | 428 | 460 | 476 | 588 | 776 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:56PM 2.17 | 4:15AM 2.36 | 4:28PM 2.20 | 4:47AM 2.34 | 5:01PM 2.16 | 5:20AM 2.23 | 5:34PM 2.06 | 5:53AM 2.05 | 6:08PM 1.89 | 6:27AM 1.81 | 6:43PM 1.68 | 7:03AM 1.56 | 7:28PM 1.44 | 7:53AM 1.31 | 9:13PM 1.23 | 11:15AM 1.17 | 12:46AM 1.31 | 1:15PM 1.33 | 1:44AM 1.52 | 1:59PM 1.51 | 2:18AM 1.70 | 2:29PM 1.67 | 2:45AM 1.85 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:51AM -0.07 | 9:59PM -0.16 | 10:24AM -0.13 | 10:33PM -0.19 | 10:56AM -0.10 | 11:07PM -0.13 | 11:29AM -0.01 | 11:41PM 0.01 | 12:02PM 0.15 | 12:17AM 0.22 | 12:37PM 0.36 | 12:55AM 0.46 | 1:18PM 0.58 | 1:45AM 0.73 | 2:23PM 0.81 | 3:57AM 0.93 | 5:49PM 0.87 | 7:10AM 0.81 | 7:22PM 0.69 | 7:56AM 0.63 | 8:01PM 0.51 | 8:26AM 0.46 | 8:30PM 0.36 | |||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 01 | Wednesday 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:56 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:42 | - | - | 5:40 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:38 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 12 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 2 | - | - | 1 | 1 | 11 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 2 | - | 1 | 1 | - | 2 | - | - | 2 | - | - | 2 |
| Temp. °C | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Feels °C (?) | 26 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 |
Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 22°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Tue night, calm by Thu night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 24°C on Fri night, min 21°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Tue morning, fresh winds from the NE by Wed afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Cape Vidal Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Cape Vidal provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Cape Vidal can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cape Vidal 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 Vidal) 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 Vidal 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.
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