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Black Rocks surf Forecast / Cape Town / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Friday 29 Mar 2024 SAST
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Black Rocks surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Black Rocks sea temperature is 16.0°C (Statistics for 29 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 19.1 °C max: 20.7 °C min: 18.0 °C)
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Black Rocks surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Black Rocks sea temperature is 16.0°C (Statistics for 29 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 19.1 °C max: 20.7 °C min: 18.0 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Black Rocks this week:

The surf forecast for Black Rocks over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 31) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Black Rocks in the next 12 days are 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 01) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Monday (Apr 01) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sun 31st Mar)3.5ft (1.1m) 12s
Best Surf 8PM (Mon 1st Apr)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 2PM (Mon 1st Apr)11ft (3.5m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Black Rocks over the next 12 days.

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Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7
SW
1.5
SW
1.3
SW
1.1
SW
1
SW
0.8
SW
0.7
SW
1
SW
1.6
WSW
3
WSW
3.5
SW
3
SW
2.4
SW
2.1
SSW
1.8
S
1.4
SW
1.4
SW
1.2
SW
1.5
SW
1.5
SW
1.5
SW
1.1
SW
2.2
SE
1.8
SE
1.1
SE
0.9
SE
0.7
SE
0.6
WSW
0.9
SW
1.1
SW
1.3
SW
1.4
SW
1.4
SW
1.3
SW
1.2
SW
1.2
SW
Period(s) (?)131212111111101112111211101081313131514131278998151414131312111111
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)932634494315233165104224635226332882136119280445066964945194090276939252138819011274148288465618653574461338328
Wind
(km/h)
40
SE
55
SE
45
SE
20
ESE
20
SE
20
NW
30
NNW
30
NW
25
WNW
35
NW
35
W
20
WSW
5
SSE
25
SSE
40
SE
45
SE
60
SE
45
ESE
20
ESE
30
SE
20
ESE
15
SE
15
SE
10
SE
5
WNW
15
WSW
5
WNW
10
NW
20
W
15
N
20
SSW
20
S
20
S
15
S
10
SSW
5
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffglasscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
glassoffoffcross-
off
offcrosscross-
off
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:25PM
1.31
5:34AM
1.36
5:58PM
1.22
6:10AM
1.26
6:43PM
1.11
7:01AM
1.15
8:00PM
1.02
8:36AM
1.05
10:09PM
1.02
10:45AM
1.08
11:44PM
1.16
12:08PM
1.20
12:41AM
1.35
1:04PM
1.35
1:26AM
1.53
1:50PM
1.48
2:07AM
1.68
2:32PM
1.58
2:47AM
1.77
3:12PM
1.63
3:25AM
1.80
3:51PM
1.62
4:04AM
1.76
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:18AM
0.22
11:22PM
0.31
11:49AM
0.30
11:55PM
0.41
12:29PM
0.40
12:40AM
0.51
1:31PM
0.50
2:00AM
0.62
3:22PM
0.56
4:26AM
0.62
5:18PM
0.48
6:03AM
0.47
6:26PM
0.34
7:01AM
0.28
7:14PM
0.20
7:46AM
0.10
7:56PM
0.08
8:28AM
-0.04
8:36PM
0.00
9:07AM
-0.12
9:15PM
-0.03
9:46AM
-0.14
9:54PM
-0.01
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Sunrise6:56--6:56--6:58--6:58--6:58--7:00--7:01--7:01--7:01--7:03--7:03--7:03--
Sunset-6:44--6:43--6:40--6:39--6:38--6:37--6:36--6:35--6:32--6:31--6:30--6:29-
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Rain (mm)
--------2--11--------------51-2-----
Temp. °C171818192123191919171818181918181818192624232426232420181920191817171717
Feels °C (?)109101718231516161213141817141199162119202124232222181720181614141415

Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 23°C on Sat night, min 16°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SE on Fri afternoon, light winds from the NE by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, near gales from the SE by Wed afternoon).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Thu night, calm by Sat night).

Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sun night, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the Black Rocks Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Black Rocks provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Black Rocks can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Black Rocks 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 (Black Rocks) 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 Black Rocks 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 Black Rocks, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Cape Town, consider staying in Cape Town which is 40 km (25 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 46 km (29 miles) away, Stellenbosch, Grabouw and Kayamnandi.

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