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Hout Bay Surf Forecast
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Hout Bay surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Saturday 28 Dec 2024 SAST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hout Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Hout Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Dec 28) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 1.3m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hout Bay in the next 12 days are 4.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 31) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Monday (Dec 30) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 28th Dec) | 5ft (1.6m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 31st Dec) | 15ft (4.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 31st Dec) | 15ft (4.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hout Bay over the next 12 days.
Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 13 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 736 | 722 | 389 | 375 | 216 | 117 | 292 | 1027 | 7022 | 3840 | 2500 | 962 | 440 | 295 | 180 | 565 | 869 | 1053 | 759 | 664 | 412 | 1103 | 1182 | 1271 | 1745 | 1570 | 1401 | 1053 | 1193 | 1131 | 791 | 640 | 825 | 1027 | 1697 | 1671 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:41PM 1.31 | 2:18AM 1.27 | 2:21PM 1.37 | 2:55AM 1.34 | 2:59PM 1.43 | 3:32AM 1.41 | 3:37PM 1.46 | 4:09AM 1.45 | 4:15PM 1.46 | 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 | 7:16PM 1.23 | 7:46AM 1.40 | 8:18PM 1.15 | 8:48AM 1.34 | 9:36PM 1.09 | 10:02AM 1.29 | 11:02PM 1.10 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:08PM 0.26 | 8:18AM 0.37 | 8:44PM 0.19 | 8:57AM 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 0.38 | 3:30AM 0.48 | 4:47PM 0.38 | 4:58AM 0.50 | |||||||||||||
Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:00 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 20 |
| Feels °C (?) | 22 | 20 | 24 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 18 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Sat night, strong winds from the NNW by Mon afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Fri night, light winds from the SW by Sat night). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Mon night, light winds from the SW by Wed morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Hout Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Hout Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Hout Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Hout Bay 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 (Hout Bay) 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 Hout Bay 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 Hout Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Cape Town, consider staying in Cape Town which is 16 km (10 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 27 km (17 miles) away, Bellville, Kayamnandi and Stellenbosch.
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