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Scarborough Beach surf break

Scarborough Beach surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Friday 14 Mar 2025 SAST
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Scarborough Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Scarborough Beach sea temperature is
16.4° C
(Which is 3.2°C colder than average for this time of year)


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 (Mar 14) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Scarborough Beach in the next 12 days are 2.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 17) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 10s period and expected on Friday (Mar 14) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Fri 14th Mar)1.5ft (0.5m) 11s
Best Surf 2PM (Tue 18th Mar)6ft (1.9m) 13s
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 17th Mar)7ft (2.1m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Scarborough Beach over the next 12 days.

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Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.5
SW
1.2
NNW
1.1
NW
0.4
SSW
0.7
SW
0.8
SW
1
SW
1.1
SW
2.1
SW
2.2
SW
1.9
SW
1.8
SW
1.7
SW
1.7
SW
1.6
SW
1.3
SW
1.3
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
2
S
2.5
SW
1.4
SW
1.6
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.9
SSW
3
SW
2.5
S
1.3
SSW
1.1
SSW
1
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.5
SSW
Period(s) (?)111111551318161614141313131212121212111110610109999991010121215
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)1047759725556307380489466175415691247103786090771250342530425423129814223694009211611351243312218190413415924
Wind
(km/h)
20
ESE
40
SE
15
NNW
25
NNW
20
NW
10
NW
10
SW
15
S
35
SE
35
SE
45
SE
30
ESE
25
SE
35
SE
25
SE
20
SSE
25
SSE
25
SSE
25
SSE
25
SSE
25
SE
10
SSE
20
S
10
SSW
15
WNW
35
S
40
SSE
40
SE
45
SE
35
ESE
20
ESE
35
SE
25
ENE
15
WNW
25
NNW
40
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
crossoncross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
on
crosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:39PM
1.47
3:51AM
1.59
4:06PM
1.47
4:17AM
1.57
4:32PM
1.44
4:42AM
1.52
4:58PM
1.39
5:07AM
1.45
5:24PM
1.31
5:33AM
1.36
5:51PM
1.22
6:00AM
1.25
6:23PM
1.11
6:34AM
1.14
7:10PM
1.00
7:31AM
1.03
8:58PM
0.93
9:41AM
0.98
11:21PM
0.99
11:39AM
1.06
12:27AM
1.15
12:40PM
1.21
1:10AM
1.34
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:40AM
0.10
9:43PM
0.11
10:06AM
0.09
10:08PM
0.12
10:30AM
0.11
10:33PM
0.16
10:55AM
0.16
10:57PM
0.23
11:19AM
0.23
11:21PM
0.31
11:45AM
0.32
11:47PM
0.40
12:14PM
0.41
12:17AM
0.51
12:54PM
0.52
1:01AM
0.62
2:10PM
0.61
2:51AM
0.71
4:42PM
0.61
5:35AM
0.64
6:09PM
0.48
6:41AM
0.48
6:57PM
0.34
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Sunrise6:43--6:45--6:46--6:46--6:47--6:48--6:48--6:48--6:50--6:50--6:52--6:52--
Sunset-7:06--7:05--7:04--7:01--7:00--6:59--6:58--6:57--6:54--6:53--6:52--6:51-
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Rain (mm)
--------------------------------6222
Temp. °C222523182020192019192020212321212120202120202020192018171717192222201818
Feels °C (?)202218151720201917141412182118202018192018222020201913998171821211615

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Fri afternoon, light winds from the W by Sun morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Mon night, moderate winds from the SE by Tue afternoon).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, strong winds from the SSE by Sat night).

Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Tue morning, strong winds from the N by Wed morning).

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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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