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Rocklands surf Forecast / Cape Town / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Friday 26 Apr 2024 SAST
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Rocklands surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Rocklands sea temperature is 13.2°C (Statistics for 26 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 17.6 °C max: 19.1 °C min: 16.2 °C)
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Rocklands surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Rocklands sea temperature is 13.2°C (Statistics for 26 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 17.6 °C max: 19.1 °C min: 16.2 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rocklands this week:

The surf forecast for Rocklands over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 26) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 20s. Another secondary swell of 2.2m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rocklands in the next 12 days are 2.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 27) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 28) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Fri 26th Apr)6ft (1.8m) 15s
Best Surf 8PM (Fri 26th Apr)6ft (1.8m) 15s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sat 27th Apr)7ft (2.1m) 16s

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

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Fri
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wed
08
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7
SW
1.8
SW
2.1
SW
1.9
SW
1.7
SW
1.6
SW
1.5
SW
1.3
SW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
0.7
SW
1.9
WSW
2.1
WSW
2.2
WSW
2.2
WSW
2
WSW
1.6
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.4
WSW
1.4
WSW
1.4
W
1.5
W
1.4
W
1.3
W
1.1
W
1
W
0.6
WSW
0.7
SW
0.9
SW
1.4
SW
2.5
NW
4
WSW
3.5
WSW
3.5
WSW
3
WSW
3.5
WSW
Period(s) (?)16151615141514141413131111111111111110101010121211111312141381211111212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)14021325203515471155112391172651838615885410461142111196654149638834837741758446428922410815728864271136743376291826333176
Wind
(km/h)
20
SE
20
SE
10
SE
10
SE
15
N
20
NNW
20
NNW
20
N
20
N
15
NW
15
N
15
N
10
NW
5
N
0
NNE
15
S
10
N
10
NNW
10
S
5
SE
10
SW
15
S
10
SSE
10
SSE
20
S
10
SSE
10
SSW
10
SW
0
E
10
NNW
10
NW
10
NW
15
N
15
NNW
15
WNW
15
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffoffoffcross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
glasscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
offcrosscross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crossglassonononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:43PM
1.63
4:48AM
1.68
5:18PM
1.58
5:25AM
1.60
6:00PM
1.51
6:10AM
1.49
6:53PM
1.45
7:11AM
1.38
8:07PM
1.40
8:42AM
1.31
9:41PM
1.42
10:27AM
1.33
11:05PM
1.51
11:48AM
1.43
12:09AM
1.64
12:45PM
1.55
1:00AM
1.77
1:33PM
1.66
1:45AM
1.86
2:16PM
1.74
2:28AM
1.92
2:57PM
1.78
3:08AM
1.92
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:37PM
0.52
11:02AM
0.43
11:13PM
0.59
11:39AM
0.51
11:57PM
0.67
12:26PM
0.61
12:59AM
0.75
1:32PM
0.70
2:37AM
0.79
3:09PM
0.75
4:25AM
0.73
4:44PM
0.70
5:42AM
0.60
5:53PM
0.61
6:38AM
0.46
6:47PM
0.50
7:26AM
0.33
7:34PM
0.40
8:08AM
0.25
8:17PM
0.34
8:48AM
0.21
8:57PM
0.32
9:27AM
0.21
Fri
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wed
08
Sunrise--7:18--7:18--7:18--7:20--7:20--7:22--7:22--7:22--7:24--7:24--7:26--7:26
Sunset6:09--6:08--6:07--6:07--6:06--6:05--6:04--6:02--6:01--6:00--6:00--5:59--
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Rain (mm)
----------------------------------32
Temp. °C241920282319191717181517171617181818191821201819201617191718181616171615
Feels °C (?)191518262016171514151316161617161717171619181719191417191715151514151412

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the Rocklands Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Rocklands provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Rocklands can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Rocklands 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 (Rocklands) 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 Rocklands 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 Rocklands, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Cape Town, consider staying in Cape Town which is 8 km (5 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 12 km (7 miles) away, Bellville, Atlantis and Kayamnandi.

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