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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 1 pm Tuesday 31 Dec 2024 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 (Dec 31) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sandy Bay in the next 12 days are 2.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 04) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 02) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Tue 31st Dec) | 8ft (2.4m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 3rd Jan) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 4th Jan) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sandy Bay over the next 12 days.
Tue 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sun 12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
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| Energy (?) | 1725 | 884 | 259 | 319 | 304 | 1403 | 1269 | 860 | 738 | 783 | 1975 | 1446 | 1451 | 1197 | 1293 | 1642 | 1935 | 1448 | 1017 | 743 | 730 | 538 | 498 | 560 | 990 | 1572 | 1100 | 847 | 605 | 957 | 1064 | 1801 | 1896 | 2272 | 2446 | 1903 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | on | on | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 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 | 11:21AM 1.29 | 12:19AM 1.16 | 12:32PM 1.32 | 1:21AM 1.25 | 1:32PM 1.38 | 2:12AM 1.34 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 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 | 6:05PM 0.34 | 6:20AM 0.45 | 7:08PM 0.27 | 7:26AM 0.37 | 8:01PM 0.20 | 8:19AM 0.29 | |||||||||||||
Tue 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sun 12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:47 |
| 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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| Temp. °C | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 |
| Feels °C (?) | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 9 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Wed morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Thu night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Mon afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Wed morning). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Fri night, fresh winds from the SSE 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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