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12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Wednesday 05 Feb 2025 SAST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Witsands this week:
The surf forecast for Witsands over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Feb 07) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 2.1m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Witsands in the next 12 days are 4.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 06) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Feb 11) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 7th Feb) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 7th Feb) | 7ft (2.2m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 6th Feb) | 13ft (4.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Witsands over the next 12 days.
Thursday 06 | Friday 07 | Saturday 08 | Sunday 09 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Mon 17 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 |
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| Energy (?) | 6040 | 3805 | 2436 | 1575 | 1223 | 1119 | 978 | 940 | 1352 | 1922 | 528 | 882 | 1756 | 1756 | 1286 | 1182 | 396 | 303 | 198 | 163 | 144 | 397 | 903 | 899 | 1982 | 1594 | 1946 | 1789 | 1451 | 1358 | 2670 | 4438 | 5478 | 5364 | 3163 | 2385 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:55PM 1.07 | 9:27AM 1.19 | 10:39PM 1.02 | 11:11AM 1.15 | 12:20AM 1.09 | 12:40PM 1.20 | 1:27AM 1.20 | 1:40PM 1.29 | 2:13AM 1.32 | 2:24PM 1.37 | 2:51AM 1.42 | 3:01PM 1.43 | 3:24AM 1.50 | 3:34PM 1.47 | 3:55AM 1.55 | 4:04PM 1.47 | 4:23AM 1.57 | 4:34PM 1.45 | 4:51AM 1.56 | 5:02PM 1.41 | 5:18AM 1.51 | 5:29PM 1.34 | 5:45AM 1.44 | 5:57PM 1.26 | ||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:51AM 0.52 | 4:17PM 0.49 | 4:45AM 0.58 | 6:02PM 0.46 | 6:30AM 0.52 | 7:14PM 0.37 | 7:36AM 0.41 | 8:03PM 0.27 | 8:23AM 0.30 | 8:41PM 0.18 | 9:02AM 0.22 | 9:15PM 0.12 | 9:35AM 0.16 | 9:45PM 0.08 | 10:06AM 0.14 | 10:12PM 0.08 | 10:36AM 0.13 | 10:39PM 0.11 | 11:04AM 0.16 | 11:05PM 0.16 | 11:31AM 0.21 | 11:30PM 0.23 | 11:57AM 0.28 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 06 | Friday 07 | Saturday 08 | Sunday 09 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Mon 17 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:22 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:46 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:44 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:42 | - | - | 7:40 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 |
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| Temp. °C | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 |
| Feels °C (?) | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 19 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 19 | 18 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SE on Thu night, light winds from the W by Fri morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the S on Sat night, near gales from the ESE by Mon night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue night, min 18°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Wed morning, strong winds from the SE by Thu night). | Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SSE on Fri night, light winds from the SSW by Mon morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Witsands Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Witsands provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Witsands can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Witsands 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 (Witsands) 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 Witsands 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 Witsands, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Cape Town, consider staying in Cape Town which is 29 km (18 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, Kayamnandi and Stellenbosch.
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