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Crayfish Factory surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Wednesday 16 Apr 2025 SAST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Crayfish Factory this week:
The surf forecast for Crayfish Factory over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 16) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 1.7m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Crayfish Factory in the next 12 days are 3.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 16) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 22) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 16th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Thu 17th Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 16th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Crayfish Factory over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
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| Energy (?) | 2515 | 2834 | 4700 | 2927 | 2191 | 1384 | 958 | 657 | 472 | 298 | 179 | 170 | 607 | 1241 | 1367 | 1058 | 694 | 1015 | 207 | 474 | 443 | 649 | 622 | 412 | 548 | 975 | 824 | 541 | 435 | 651 | 384 | 321 | 486 | 975 | 1043 | 878 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | glass | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:01PM 1.31 | 5:07AM 1.33 | 5:32PM 1.23 | 5:38AM 1.24 | 6:10PM 1.14 | 6:18AM 1.14 | 7:07PM 1.06 | 7:22AM 1.05 | 8:40PM 1.02 | 9:11AM 1.01 | 10:25PM 1.09 | 10:54AM 1.08 | 11:34PM 1.23 | 12:01PM 1.20 | 12:25AM 1.39 | 12:53PM 1.33 | 1:09AM 1.55 | 1:38PM 1.45 | 1:51AM 1.67 | 2:21PM 1.54 | 2:32AM 1.74 | 3:02PM 1.59 | 3:14AM 1.76 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:51AM 0.22 | 10:58PM 0.34 | 11:20AM 0.30 | 11:28PM 0.42 | 11:54AM 0.39 | 12:06AM 0.51 | 12:40PM 0.47 | 1:04AM 0.60 | 1:53PM 0.54 | 2:51AM 0.65 | 3:42PM 0.55 | 4:49AM 0.57 | 5:10PM 0.47 | 5:59AM 0.42 | 6:08PM 0.35 | 6:49AM 0.24 | 6:56PM 0.24 | 7:32AM 0.08 | 7:39PM 0.13 | 8:14AM -0.04 | 8:22PM 0.06 | 8:54AM -0.11 | 9:04PM 0.03 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:21 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:19 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:14 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:12 | - | - | 6:10 | - | - | 6:08 | - |
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| Temp. °C | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 |
| Feels °C (?) | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 24 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Wed night, calm by Fri morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Sat morning, near gales from the SE by Sun night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SE on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the ESE by Thu night). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun night, min 17°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Fri afternoon, light winds from the SE by Sun morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Crayfish Factory Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Crayfish Factory provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Crayfish Factory can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Crayfish Factory 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 (Crayfish Factory) 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 Crayfish Factory 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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