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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 7 am Tuesday 22 Apr 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 Tuesday (Apr 22) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 18s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Hoek in the next 12 days are 2.2m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 25) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 23) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Tue 22nd Apr) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 25th Apr) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Fri 25th Apr) | 7ft (2.2m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Hoek over the next 12 days.
Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 7 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 16 | 15 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 468 | 459 | 234 | 621 | 491 | 294 | 319 | 389 | 311 | 1491 | 1452 | 1551 | 1309 | 787 | 548 | 469 | 530 | 406 | 216 | 337 | 452 | 461 | 415 | 3809 | 3295 | 3823 | 4624 | 4114 | 3500 | 2122 | 818 | 1202 | 225 | 216 | 251 | 489 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | off | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:54AM 1.08 | 11:34PM 1.23 | 12:01PM 1.20 | 12:25AM 1.39 | 12:53PM 1.33 | 1:09AM 1.55 | 1:38PM 1.45 | 1:50AM 1.67 | 2:21PM 1.54 | 2:32AM 1.74 | 3:03PM 1.59 | 3:14AM 1.75 | 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 | 6:18AM 1.29 | 6:57PM 1.23 | 7:21AM 1.13 | 8:13PM 1.14 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:10PM 0.47 | 5:59AM 0.42 | 6:08PM 0.36 | 6:49AM 0.24 | 6:56PM 0.24 | 7:32AM 0.08 | 7:39PM 0.13 | 8:13AM -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 0.33 | 1:13AM 0.46 | 1:42PM 0.46 | 2:43AM 0.55 | |||||||||||||
Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:14 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:12 | - | - | 6:10 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:08 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:06 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:04 | - | - | 6:04 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | 1 | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 22 | 23 |
| Feels °C (?) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 18 | 19 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Tue morning, calm by Thu night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Mon morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Wed afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat night, min 12°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Thu night, calm by Sun morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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