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Claptons Coils surfForecast / Eastern Cape (S) / South Africa
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Claptons Coils this week:
The surf forecast for Claptons Coils over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 31) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Claptons Coils in the next 12 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 04) 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 3.0m 12s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 03) at 2AM.
Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 31st Mar) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 8th Apr) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
Most Powerful | 8PM (Fri 4th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Claptons Coils over the next 12 days.
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Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
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Energy (?) | 324 | 149 | 78 | 44 | 19 | 21 | 12 | 14 | 103 | 404 | 514 | 570 | 762 | 318 | 269 | 424 | 470 | 767 | 477 | 355 | 321 | 641 | 450 | 313 | 230 | 123 | 99 | 465 | 355 | 193 | 715 | 262 | 371 | 341 | 230 | 138 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | on | on | glass | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- off | on | cross- off | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:19AM 1.82 | 5:39PM 1.59 | 5:56AM 1.65 | 6:18PM 1.44 | 6:36AM 1.44 | 7:02PM 1.27 | 7:24AM 1.22 | 8:09PM 1.10 | 8:53AM 1.04 | 10:46PM 1.03 | 11:47AM 1.02 | 12:42AM 1.16 | 1:05PM 1.14 | 1:31AM 1.30 | 1:47PM 1.26 | 2:04AM 1.43 | 2:18PM 1.36 | 2:32AM 1.54 | 2:45PM 1.45 | 2:57AM 1.62 | 3:11PM 1.51 | 3:22AM 1.67 | 3:37PM 1.55 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:04PM -0.02 | 11:34AM 0.02 | 11:41PM 0.11 | 12:11PM 0.18 | 12:20AM 0.28 | 12:51PM 0.36 | 1:07AM 0.48 | 1:45PM 0.54 | 2:23AM 0.66 | 3:37PM 0.67 | 5:33AM 0.71 | 6:14PM 0.62 | 7:09AM 0.58 | 7:16PM 0.50 | 7:51AM 0.45 | 7:52PM 0.38 | 8:21AM 0.33 | 8:21PM 0.28 | 8:47AM 0.23 | 8:46PM 0.21 | 9:11AM 0.16 | 9:11PM 0.16 | 9:34AM 0.11 | |||||||||||||
Tuesday 01 | Wednesday 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Sat 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sunrise | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | - |
Sunset | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:14 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:12 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:08 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:06 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:04 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:00 |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | 12 | 1 | - | - | - | - |
Temp. °C | 21 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 21 | 25 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C (?) | 23 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 21 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon night, min 16°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Mon night, calm by Wed night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the E by Wed afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. |
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Information about the Claptons Coils Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Claptons Coils provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Claptons Coils can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Claptons Coils 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 (Claptons Coils) 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 Claptons Coils 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.
Claptons Coils is 19 km (12 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.