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Scarborough Beach Surf Forecast
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Scarborough Beach surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Friday 25 Apr 2025 SAST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Scarborough Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Scarborough Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 25) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Scarborough Beach in the next 12 days are 4.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 02) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 26) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Fri 25th Apr) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Tue 29th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 2nd May) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Scarborough Beach over the next 12 days.
Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 |
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| Energy (?) | 1726 | 1609 | 1561 | 1245 | 745 | 508 | 380 | 440 | 311 | 176 | 229 | 289 | 801 | 622 | 3313 | 3514 | 2440 | 2191 | 1775 | 2827 | 4782 | 8722 | 4451 | 1405 | 573 | 332 | 143 | 230 | 231 | 131 | 116 | 206 | 289 | 746 | 558 | 457 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:38PM 1.45 | 1:51AM 1.67 | 2:21PM 1.54 | 2:32AM 1.74 | 3:02PM 1.59 | 3:14AM 1.76 | 3:44PM 1.59 | 3:56AM 1.70 | 4:26PM 1.54 | 4:40AM 1.60 | 5:11PM 1.45 | 5:26AM 1.45 | 5:59PM 1.34 | 6:17AM 1.29 | 6:57PM 1.23 | 7:21AM 1.13 | 8:13PM 1.14 | 8:49AM 1.03 | 9:47PM 1.12 | 10:30AM 1.01 | 11:08PM 1.17 | 11:44AM 1.07 | 12:03AM 1.24 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:39PM 0.13 | 8:14AM -0.04 | 8:22PM 0.06 | 8:54AM -0.11 | 9:04PM 0.03 | 9:35AM -0.11 | 9:46PM 0.04 | 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 0.34 | 1:12AM 0.46 | 1:42PM 0.46 | 2:43AM 0.55 | 3:10PM 0.54 | 4:28AM 0.55 | 4:41PM 0.53 | 5:45AM 0.49 | 5:47PM 0.49 | ||||||||||||||
Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:12 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:08 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:06 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:04 | - | - | 6:02 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | 9 | - | - | 8 | 7 | 8 | 17 | 4 | 1 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 19 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 |
| Feels °C (?) | 18 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat night, min 17°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Mon night, strong winds from the NW by Wed night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 48mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Fri night, light winds from the WSW by Sat night). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon night, min 14°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Scarborough Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Scarborough Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Scarborough Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Scarborough Beach 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 (Scarborough Beach) 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 Scarborough Beach 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 Scarborough Beach, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Cape Town, consider staying in Cape Town which is 30 km (19 miles) away. Other places in and around Cape Town where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Bellville which is 40 km (25 miles) away, Robben Island, Stellenbosch and Kayamnandi.
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