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Strandfontein surf Forecast / West Coast / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Thursday 16 May 2024 SAST
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Strandfontein surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Strandfontein sea temperature is 15.5°C (Statistics for 16 May 1981-2005 - mean: 16.3 °C max: 17.5 °C min: 15.1 °C)
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Strandfontein surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Strandfontein sea temperature is 15.5°C (Statistics for 16 May 1981-2005 - mean: 16.3 °C max: 17.5 °C min: 15.1 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Strandfontein this week:

The surf forecast for Strandfontein over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 16) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Strandfontein in the next 12 days are 4.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 20) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Thu 16th May)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Best Surf11AM (Thu 16th May)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful11AM (Mon 20th May)13ft (4.0m) 19s

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

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Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
SW
2.5
SW
2.1
SW
2.1
SW
3.5
SW
3
SW
2.3
SW
2.1
SW
1.1
WSW
1.1
WSW
0.9
WSW
1.9
SW
4
SW
4
SW
3.5
SW
3
SW
3
SW
3
WSW
3.5
WSW
3.5
WSW
3
WSW
2.3
WSW
2.5
SW
2.3
SSW
1.2
SSW
2
SSW
1.7
SW
1.9
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.8
SW
1.9
SW
2.1
SW
2.5
SSW
2.4
SW
2.4
SW
2.5
SSW
Period(s) (?)141312181513121211111817191716151413161414131210151413131212131414131315
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)3278238112982557508226991550122931428655921871012094985738380435583247651546353267164817391176584150996611441039933128816402403203618743461
Wind
(km/h)
5
WSW
20
SSW
10
S
10
S
15
SSW
10
S
0
NNE
15
S
5
S
5
SE
15
S
0
NE
10
NE
10
SSW
5
NNW
5
NW
15
S
15
S
15
S
25
SSW
0
WSW
10
WNW
15
WSW
15
SSW
15
S
35
SSW
15
S
5
S
20
SSW
10
SSE
10
S
20
SSW
10
SE
10
E
20
S
5
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscrosscrosscrosscrosscrossglasscrossglassglasscrossglasscross-
off
crosscross-
on
glasscrosscross-
off
crosscrossglasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
crosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
offcrosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:33AM
1.11
11:00PM
1.27
11:36AM
1.17
11:49PM
1.35
12:23PM
1.26
12:29AM
1.42
1:01PM
1.34
1:05AM
1.49
1:35PM
1.42
1:39AM
1.55
2:09PM
1.49
2:13AM
1.59
2:42PM
1.53
2:47AM
1.61
3:16PM
1.56
3:22AM
1.61
3:51PM
1.55
3:59AM
1.59
4:30PM
1.54
4:39AM
1.54
5:12PM
1.50
5:23AM
1.48
6:00PM
1.46
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:45PM
0.64
5:44AM
0.56
5:44PM
0.59
6:27AM
0.47
6:28PM
0.52
7:02AM
0.38
7:05PM
0.46
7:33AM
0.30
7:39PM
0.40
8:04AM
0.23
8:11PM
0.35
8:34AM
0.18
8:44PM
0.31
9:06AM
0.16
9:17PM
0.29
9:39AM
0.15
9:52PM
0.29
10:14AM
0.18
10:30PM
0.32
10:53AM
0.22
11:13PM
0.36
11:36AM
0.28
12:03AM
0.42
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Sunrise7:28--7:28--7:30--7:31--7:31--7:31--7:33--7:33--7:33--7:33--7:35--7:35--
Sunset-5:57--5:55--5:55--5:54--5:54--5:53--5:53--5:52--5:52--5:52--5:52--5:52-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C201817171918191917181917212419191817151615151514141615141514141516202424
Feels °C (?)19141415161719171617171718211818161613121314131311128121211111214172020

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the S by Fri night).

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the Strandfontein Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Strandfontein provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Strandfontein can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Strandfontein 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 (Strandfontein) 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 Strandfontein 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.

Strandfontein is 139 km (86 miles) from Saldanha. If you plan a holiday in West Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Saldanha. Saldanha has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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