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Strandfontein surfForecast / West Coast / South Africa
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Strandfontein this week:
The surf forecast for Strandfontein over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 15) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Strandfontein in the next 12 days are 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 17) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Monday (Apr 21) at 11AM.
Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 15th Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 15th Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
Most Powerful | 5AM (Thu 17th Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Strandfontein over the next 12 days.
Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Period(s) (?) | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
Wave (?)Graph ![]() | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Energy (?) | 2826 | 2359 | 2231 | 1859 | 1859 | 1979 | 2563 | 2169 | 1426 | 972 | 799 | 390 | 414 | 199 | 352 | 226 | 415 | 778 | 309 | 298 | 198 | 224 | 129 | 82 | 164 | 697 | 2157 | 3153 | 2665 | 4034 | 5046 | 4955 | 4287 | 3052 | 2311 | 1682 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross | cross- off | glass | cross | cross- off | off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:33PM 1.53 | 4:39AM 1.55 | 5:02PM 1.46 | 5:09AM 1.46 | 5:34PM 1.37 | 5:41AM 1.35 | 6:14PM 1.27 | 6:24AM 1.25 | 7:13PM 1.18 | 7:32AM 1.15 | 8:47PM 1.15 | 9:21AM 1.13 | 10:24PM 1.22 | 10:55AM 1.21 | 11:31PM 1.37 | 12:01PM 1.35 | 12:22AM 1.55 | 12:52PM 1.50 | 1:07AM 1.71 | 1:37PM 1.64 | 1:49AM 1.84 | 2:20PM 1.74 | 2:31AM 1.92 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:24AM 0.18 | 10:32PM 0.30 | 10:50AM 0.25 | 10:59PM 0.38 | 11:18AM 0.34 | 11:29PM 0.47 | 11:52AM 0.43 | 12:07AM 0.57 | 12:37PM 0.53 | 1:05AM 0.66 | 1:48PM 0.61 | 2:49AM 0.71 | 3:38PM 0.62 | 4:51AM 0.63 | 5:10PM 0.54 | 5:59AM 0.46 | 6:10PM 0.41 | 6:48AM 0.27 | 6:57PM 0.28 | 7:31AM 0.09 | 7:40PM 0.16 | 8:12AM -0.04 | 8:22PM 0.08 | |||||||||||||
Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sunrise | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - |
Sunset | - | 6:25 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:23 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:21 | - | - | 6:19 | - | - | 6:17 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:14 | - |
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Temp. °C | 18 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 29 | 31 | 22 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C (?) | 16 | 15 | 19 | 21 | 17 | 18 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 29 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 26 | 24 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. |
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Information about the Strandfontein Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Strandfontein provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Strandfontein can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Strandfontein 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 (Strandfontein) 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 Strandfontein 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.
Strandfontein is 139 km (86 miles) from Saldanha. If you plan a holiday in West Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Saldanha. Saldanha has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.