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Cape Vidal surfForecast / KZN North / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Saturday 19 Apr 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 Saturday (Apr 19) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 14s. 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 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 19) 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 1.0m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 24) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 19th Apr) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Sat 19th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sat 19th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cape Vidal over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 |
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| Energy (?) | 1993 | 2427 | 2002 | 1501 | 1259 | 943 | 713 | 533 | 424 | 327 | 267 | 308 | 517 | 515 | 177 | 276 | 236 | 165 | 191 | 497 | 397 | 1074 | 947 | 673 | 597 | 563 | 547 | 213 | 333 | 262 | 570 | 1107 | 584 | 400 | 296 | 347 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | glass | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | glass | glass | cross- off | on | glass | off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:50PM 1.46 | 7:11AM 1.42 | 7:57PM 1.30 | 8:47AM 1.27 | 10:42PM 1.28 | 11:34AM 1.30 | 12:26AM 1.47 | 12:50PM 1.48 | 1:18AM 1.71 | 1:37PM 1.68 | 1:59AM 1.94 | 2:17PM 1.85 | 2:36AM 2.12 | 2:54PM 2.00 | 3:13AM 2.23 | 3:30PM 2.09 | 3:49AM 2.27 | 4:06PM 2.12 | 4:25AM 2.22 | 4:42PM 2.08 | 5:01AM 2.10 | 5:19PM 1.98 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:44PM 0.57 | 1:00AM 0.67 | 1:38PM 0.73 | 2:16AM 0.84 | 3:34PM 0.83 | 5:07AM 0.87 | 5:52PM 0.74 | 6:43AM 0.68 | 6:56PM 0.54 | 7:32AM 0.46 | 7:39PM 0.33 | 8:12AM 0.25 | 8:18PM 0.15 | 8:48AM 0.08 | 8:56PM 0.00 | 9:24AM -0.03 | 9:33PM -0.08 | 9:59AM -0.07 | 10:10PM -0.09 | 10:34AM -0.04 | 10:48PM -0.02 | 11:10AM 0.06 | 11:27PM 0.12 | |||||||||||||
Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:07 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:17 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | - | - | 5 | - | 2 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 |
| Feels °C (?) | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 22 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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