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Off The Wall surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 21 Nov 2024 SAST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Off The Wall this week:
The surf forecast for Off The Wall over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 21) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Off The Wall in the next 12 days are 4.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 26) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Thursday (Nov 21) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Thu 21st Nov) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 21st Nov) | 7ft (2.1m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Tue 26th Nov) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Off The Wall over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
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| Energy (?) | 699 | 1875 | 1569 | 1446 | 1429 | 2185 | 1610 | 913 | 743 | 260 | 212 | 115 | 255 | 4049 | 4687 | 4613 | 3836 | 2460 | 1933 | 1024 | 614 | 758 | 349 | 215 | 220 | 220 | 125 | 273 | 272 | 492 | 483 | 287 | 308 | 335 | 309 | 597 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | glass | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | on | on | cross- on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:20PM 1.31 | 8:11AM 1.40 | 8:41PM 1.22 | 9:33AM 1.38 | 10:17PM 1.22 | 10:49AM 1.41 | 11:32PM 1.27 | 11:46AM 1.46 | 12:22AM 1.34 | 12:29PM 1.52 | 1:02AM 1.42 | 1:05PM 1.58 | 1:36AM 1.49 | 1:37PM 1.63 | 2:08AM 1.55 | 2:08PM 1.66 | 2:39AM 1.59 | 2:39PM 1.69 | 3:10AM 1.62 | 3:10PM 1.69 | 3:43AM 1.63 | 3:43PM 1.68 | 4:17AM 1.63 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:33AM 0.75 | 2:54PM 0.83 | 2:55AM 0.81 | 4:26PM 0.81 | 4:20AM 0.82 | 5:32PM 0.75 | 5:25AM 0.78 | 6:18PM 0.68 | 6:13AM 0.73 | 6:54PM 0.60 | 6:53AM 0.67 | 7:26PM 0.53 | 7:27AM 0.62 | 7:56PM 0.47 | 7:59AM 0.59 | 8:25PM 0.43 | 8:31AM 0.56 | 8:56PM 0.40 | 9:03AM 0.55 | 9:27PM 0.38 | 9:37AM 0.55 | 9:59PM 0.39 | 10:13AM 0.57 | |||||||||||||
Thu 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 01 | Monday 02 | Tue 03 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:28 |
| Sunset | 7:32 | - | - | 7:34 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:36 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:38 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:40 | - | - | 7:42 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - |
| Temp. °C | 21 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 |
| Feels °C (?) | 18 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Off The Wall Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Off The Wall provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Off The Wall can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Off The Wall 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 (Off The Wall) 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 Off The Wall 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 Off The Wall, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Cape Town, consider staying in Cape Town which is 8 km (5 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 12 km (7 miles) away, Bellville, Atlantis and Kayamnandi.
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