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Dunes surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Friday 27 Dec 2024 SAST
Forecast update in hr  min  s Forecast update imminent
Dunes surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Dunes sea temperature is
19.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dunes this week:

The surf forecast for Dunes over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 27) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dunes in the next 12 days are 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 31) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Dec 28) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 27th Dec)7ft (2.1m) 14s
Best Surf11AM (Fri 27th Dec)7ft (2.2m) 14s
Most Powerful 5AM (Tue 31st Dec)11ft (3.5m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dunes over the next 12 days.

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Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.2
SW
2.1
SW
1.8
SW
1.7
SW
1.7
SW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
1
SW
0.8
SW
0.5
SW
2.2
WNW
3.5
W
3.5
W
3
W
2.1
W
1.5
W
1.6
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.9
SW
2.2
SW
2.3
SW
2
SW
2.2
SW
3
SW
2.5
SW
2.5
SW
2.5
SW
2.5
SW
2.5
SW
2.3
SW
2.1
SW
1.9
SW
1.6
SW
1.4
SW
1.3
SSW
1.7
W
Period(s) (?)141312121211111110106101111109889111111111212121212121111111010108
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)18751438944805794354254220117463512407249320419693513762705621204119789812262257194517131830180516851302990828538396361327
Wind
(km/h)
15
S
25
S
20
SE
15
SSE
25
SSE
10
NE
25
NNW
20
WNW
10
N
15
NNW
30
NNW
35
NW
35
NW
20
WNW
5
WSW
10
WSW
20
SW
15
S
20
SSE
30
S
25
SSE
30
SSE
30
SSE
30
SSE
20
S
25
S
20
SSE
25
S
30
SSE
30
SSE
25
SSE
30
S
25
SSE
20
S
25
SSW
15
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
onglasscross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:58PM
1.25
1:39AM
1.20
1:41PM
1.31
2:18AM
1.27
2:21PM
1.37
2:55AM
1.34
2:59PM
1.43
3:32AM
1.40
3:37PM
1.46
4:09AM
1.45
4:15PM
1.47
4:47AM
1.49
4:55PM
1.44
5:26AM
1.50
5:37PM
1.39
6:08AM
1.49
6:23PM
1.32
6:54AM
1.45
7:15PM
1.23
7:46AM
1.40
8:18PM
1.15
8:48AM
1.34
9:35PM
1.09
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:30PM
0.33
7:38AM
0.44
8:08PM
0.26
8:18AM
0.37
8:44PM
0.19
8:56AM
0.31
9:20PM
0.14
9:34AM
0.26
9:55PM
0.10
10:13AM
0.23
10:31PM
0.09
10:53AM
0.22
11:08PM
0.11
11:36AM
0.23
11:47PM
0.15
12:22PM
0.26
12:29AM
0.22
1:14PM
0.30
1:17AM
0.31
2:14PM
0.35
2:15AM
0.40
3:26PM
0.39
3:29AM
0.48
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Sunrise5:35--5:35--5:35--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:39--5:39--5:41--5:41--5:43--
Sunset-8:00--8:00--8:00--8:00--8:00--8:00--8:00--8:00--8:00--8:00--8:01--8:01-
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Rain (mm)
1----------2-1----------------------
Temp. °C192020202121202019192019192020191919192020191918181919191918191918191918
Feels °C (?)191918191920191819171615141820181817161718161513151516151413161514161515

Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Mon night, calm by Tue night).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Sun afternoon, light winds from the W by Wed morning).

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Information about the Dunes Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Dunes provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Dunes can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Dunes 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 (Dunes) 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 Dunes 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Cape Town? If you are looking for accommodation near Dunes, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Cape Town, consider staying in Cape Town which is 24 km (15 miles) away. Other places in and around Cape Town where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Robben Island which is 35 km (22 miles) away, Bellville, Kayamnandi and Stellenbosch.

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