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The Hoek Surf Forecast
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The Hoek surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Saturday 22 Mar 2025 SAST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Hoek this week:
The surf forecast for The Hoek over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 23) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Hoek in the next 12 days are 2.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 23) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 27) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Sun 23rd Mar) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 23rd Mar) | 7ft (2.2m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 23rd Mar) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Hoek over the next 12 days.
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| PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
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| Energy (?) | 114 | 83 | 172 | 800 | 881 | 484 | 367 | 516 | 550 | 609 | 515 | 458 | 451 | 638 | 572 | 417 | 330 | 243 | 179 | 176 | 94 | 232 | 173 | 427 | 1641 | 5326 | 6128 | 6810 | 5973 | 3810 | 2573 | 1750 | 1043 | 706 | 449 | 323 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | on | glass | off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | on | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:58PM 0.93 | 9:42AM 0.98 | 11:21PM 0.99 | 11:38AM 1.06 | 12:27AM 1.15 | 12:40PM 1.21 | 1:10AM 1.34 | 1:26PM 1.36 | 1:47AM 1.51 | 2:07PM 1.49 | 2:24AM 1.67 | 2:46PM 1.59 | 3:01AM 1.77 | 3:25PM 1.64 | 3:38AM 1.81 | 4:04PM 1.63 | 4:17AM 1.78 | 4:43PM 1.58 | 4:57AM 1.68 | 5:24PM 1.48 | 5:39AM 1.53 | 6:08PM 1.34 | 6:26AM 1.34 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:10PM 0.61 | 2:52AM 0.71 | 4:42PM 0.61 | 5:36AM 0.64 | 6:09PM 0.48 | 6:41AM 0.48 | 6:57PM 0.34 | 7:25AM 0.30 | 7:36PM 0.20 | 8:04AM 0.12 | 8:13PM 0.08 | 8:41AM -0.02 | 8:50PM -0.01 | 9:19AM -0.11 | 9:27PM -0.04 | 9:57AM -0.14 | 10:05PM -0.03 | 10:36AM -0.10 | 10:45PM 0.04 | 11:16AM 0.01 | 11:26PM 0.15 | 11:58AM 0.16 | 12:12AM 0.30 | 12:47PM 0.33 | ||||||||||||
Sat 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 01 | Wednesday 02 | Thu 03 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 |
| Sunset | 6:54 | - | - | 6:53 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:51 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:49 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:42 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 2 | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 20 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
| Feels °C (?) | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 20 | 17 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the N by Tue morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the SSE by Wed night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Mon morning). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Mon afternoon). Mainly strong winds. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the The Hoek Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for The Hoek provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at The Hoek can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Hoek 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 (The Hoek) 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 The Hoek 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 The Hoek, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Cape Town, consider staying in Cape Town which is 20 km (12 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 31 km (19 miles) away, Bellville, Kayamnandi and Stellenbosch.
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