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Van Riebeek Surf Forecast
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Van Riebeek surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Sunday 15 Dec 2024 SAST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Van Riebeek this week:
The surf forecast for Van Riebeek over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Dec 15) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Van Riebeek in the next 12 days are 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 16) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 15th Dec) | 6ft (1.8m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sun 15th Dec) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 16th Dec) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Van Riebeek over the next 12 days.
Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | Wednesday 18 | Thursday 19 | Friday 20 | Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | PM | Night | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 604 | 2244 | 3517 | 2103 | 2541 | 1259 | 1259 | 1351 | 1034 | 712 | 639 | 533 | 475 | 377 | 277 | 136 | 208 | 741 | 499 | 430 | 1280 | 4427 | 4101 | 4655 | 3312 | 2288 | 1945 | 1337 | 1392 | 2242 | 2138 | 2208 | 798 | 652 | 497 | 429 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:09PM 1.54 | 3:41AM 1.49 | 3:53PM 1.50 | 4:23AM 1.47 | 4:35PM 1.43 | 5:05AM 1.44 | 5:16PM 1.35 | 5:48AM 1.39 | 5:58PM 1.25 | 6:31AM 1.32 | 6:43PM 1.15 | 7:17AM 1.26 | 7:33PM 1.07 | 8:08AM 1.20 | 8:34PM 1.00 | 9:06AM 1.16 | 9:49PM 0.98 | 10:11AM 1.14 | 11:04PM 1.00 | 11:14AM 1.16 | 12:07AM 1.05 | 12:09PM 1.19 | 12:57AM 1.12 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:03AM 0.17 | 9:29PM 0.05 | 9:48AM 0.17 | 10:11PM 0.08 | 10:32AM 0.21 | 10:51PM 0.14 | 11:16AM 0.27 | 11:30PM 0.21 | 12:00PM 0.34 | 12:09AM 0.30 | 12:47PM 0.42 | 12:49AM 0.39 | 1:39PM 0.49 | 1:34AM 0.48 | 2:39PM 0.53 | 2:29AM 0.55 | 3:49PM 0.55 | 3:39AM 0.60 | 5:00PM 0.52 | 4:55AM 0.60 | 5:59PM 0.47 | 6:02AM 0.57 | 6:48PM 0.40 | |||||||||||||
Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | Wednesday 18 | Thursday 19 | Friday 20 | Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:33 | - | - | 5:33 | - | - | 5:33 | - | - | 5:33 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:53 | - | - | 7:53 | - | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:55 | - | - | 7:55 | - | - | 7:57 | - | - | 7:57 | - | - | 7:58 | - | - | 7:58 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 28 | 31 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 21 |
| Feels °C (?) | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 17 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Wed afternoon, light winds from the SE by Thu morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Tue afternoon, calm by Thu morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Van Riebeek Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Van Riebeek provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Van Riebeek can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Van Riebeek 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 (Van Riebeek) 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 Van Riebeek 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.
Van Riebeek is 13 km (8 miles) from the city of Robben Island. If you plan a holiday in Cape Town, look for hotels and other accommodation in Robben Island. Robben Island has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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