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Off The Wall surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Saturday 22 Feb 2025 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 Sunday (Feb 23) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 11s. 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 2.4m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 24) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Monday (Feb 24) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 23rd Feb) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 23rd Feb) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Mon 24th Feb) | 8ft (2.4m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Off The Wall over the next 12 days.
Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 01 | Sunday 02 | Monday 03 | Tuesday 04 | Wednesday 05 | Thu 06 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 17 | 10 | 9 | 16 | 15 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 |
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| Energy (?) | 485 | 1118 | 1200 | 1149 | 1738 | 1404 | 1269 | 974 | 1058 | 683 | 895 | 754 | 657 | 235 | 180 | 202 | 190 | 138 | 192 | 160 | 110 | 197 | 233 | 282 | 177 | 732 | 627 | 284 | 527 | 373 | 330 | 1925 | 2966 | 2803 | 1968 | 1580 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:01AM 1.25 | 12:12PM 1.34 | 1:05AM 1.39 | 1:14PM 1.46 | 1:47AM 1.55 | 1:59PM 1.60 | 2:23AM 1.71 | 2:38PM 1.72 | 2:58AM 1.85 | 3:15PM 1.82 | 3:34AM 1.95 | 3:52PM 1.88 | 4:10AM 2.01 | 4:30PM 1.88 | 4:47AM 2.01 | 5:08PM 1.84 | 5:26AM 1.95 | 5:48PM 1.75 | 6:07AM 1.83 | 6:31PM 1.62 | 6:52AM 1.68 | 7:21PM 1.47 | 7:48AM 1.50 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:02AM 0.90 | 6:42PM 0.73 | 7:09AM 0.76 | 7:30PM 0.60 | 7:54AM 0.60 | 8:09PM 0.47 | 8:33AM 0.45 | 8:46PM 0.36 | 9:10AM 0.32 | 9:21PM 0.27 | 9:47AM 0.24 | 9:57PM 0.22 | 10:24AM 0.20 | 10:33PM 0.23 | 11:02AM 0.22 | 11:10PM 0.28 | 11:42AM 0.30 | 11:49PM 0.38 | 12:24PM 0.43 | 12:31AM 0.52 | 1:12PM 0.58 | 1:23AM 0.68 | 2:19PM 0.73 | |||||||||||||
Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 01 | Sunday 02 | Monday 03 | Tuesday 04 | Wednesday 05 | Thu 06 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:29 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:27 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:23 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:19 | - | - | 7:17 | - | - | 7:16 |
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| Temp. °C | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 19 |
| Feels °C (?) | 20 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 12 | 12 | 13 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Sun morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Mon afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Tue night, calm by Thu morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Sun afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Mon morning). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon night, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, strong winds from the S by Wed afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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