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Sandy Bay Surf Forecast
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Sandy Bay surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Tuesday 29 Apr 2025 SAST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sandy Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Sandy Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 29) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sandy Bay in the next 12 days are 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 01) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Saturday (May 03) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Tue 29th Apr) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 30th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Thu 1st May) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sandy Bay over the next 12 days.
Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 13 |
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| Energy (?) | 1256 | 1444 | 2483 | 1321 | 923 | 984 | 3151 | 3234 | 2116 | 1580 | 1606 | 1674 | 955 | 731 | 675 | 478 | 326 | 643 | 809 | 848 | 795 | 210 | 380 | 1374 | 1632 | 1777 | 1518 | 1599 | 836 | 923 | 703 | 500 | 329 | 250 | 1134 | 3405 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | off | glass | cross- off | glass | glass | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:26PM 1.54 | 4:40AM 1.60 | 5:11PM 1.45 | 5:26AM 1.45 | 5:59PM 1.34 | 6:18AM 1.29 | 6:57PM 1.23 | 7:21AM 1.13 | 8:13PM 1.14 | 8:49AM 1.03 | 9:47PM 1.12 | 10:30AM 1.02 | 11:08PM 1.17 | 11:44AM 1.07 | 12:03AM 1.24 | 12:34PM 1.14 | 12:43AM 1.31 | 1:12PM 1.21 | 1:16AM 1.37 | 1:44PM 1.28 | 1:47AM 1.41 | 2:14PM 1.33 | 2:17AM 1.44 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:17AM -0.05 | 10:30PM 0.10 | 10:59AM 0.05 | 11:16PM 0.20 | 11:45AM 0.19 | 12:08AM 0.33 | 12:37PM 0.33 | 1:13AM 0.46 | 1:42PM 0.46 | 2:43AM 0.55 | 3:11PM 0.54 | 4:29AM 0.55 | 4:42PM 0.53 | 5:45AM 0.48 | 5:47PM 0.49 | 6:34AM 0.40 | 6:34PM 0.43 | 7:11AM 0.32 | 7:11PM 0.38 | 7:42AM 0.26 | 7:43PM 0.34 | 8:10AM 0.20 | 8:14PM 0.30 | |||||||||||||
Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:18 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:06 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:04 | - | - | 6:02 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 5:59 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:57 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 |
| Feels °C (?) | 18 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 15 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Thu afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the S by Tue night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the SE by Sat night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Sandy Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Sandy Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Sandy Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Sandy 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 (Sandy 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 Sandy 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 Sandy 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 24 km (15 miles) away, Bellville, Kayamnandi and Stellenbosch.
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