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Olifants Bos surf Forecast / Cape Town / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Friday 26 Apr 2024 SAST
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Olifants Bos surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Olifants Bos sea temperature is 12.8°C (Statistics for 26 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 17.8 °C max: 19.3 °C min: 16.4 °C)
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Olifants Bos surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Olifants Bos sea temperature is 12.8°C (Statistics for 26 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 17.8 °C max: 19.3 °C min: 16.4 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Olifants Bos this week:

The surf forecast for Olifants Bos over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 27) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Olifants Bos in the next 12 days are 2.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 27) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 27) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 27th Apr)6ft (1.9m) 14s
Best Surf 2PM (Sat 27th Apr)7ft (2.1m) 15s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sat 27th Apr)7ft (2.2m) 16s

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

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Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wed
08
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.9
SW
2.1
SW
2
SW
1.8
SW
1.7
SW
1.6
SW
1.4
SW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
0.7
SW
1.6
WSW
2.4
WSW
2.5
WSW
2.5
WSW
2.2
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.6
WSW
1.4
WSW
1.1
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.3
W
1.2
W
0.9
W
0.8
W
0.6
SW
0.9
NW
0.6
SW
0.8
SW
1.9
WSW
2.1
WSW
1.9
WSW
1.6
WSW
3
NW
3.5
W
3
WSW
2.5
WSW
Period(s) (?)14161514151414141313911111212111110910101010101491318151413137101110
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)1521217516381255126210928025183861633491396188618351208685531356216342319268147116167136134370155017001206852798224018411375
Wind
(km/h)
55
ESE
35
ESE
25
ESE
15
N
15
N
30
NNW
25
NNW
30
NNW
25
NW
25
NNW
25
NNW
25
NW
25
N
25
NNW
15
WNW
20
SE
10
ESE
10
SE
10
NNW
10
W
15
WSW
10
NW
15
NW
15
W
15
SE
5
ENE
15
S
10
ESE
10
SE
15
SSW
10
SE
15
SSE
10
SSE
5
WNW
15
NW
20
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
offcross-
off
offoncross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
offglasscross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
offoffcross-
off
ononon
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:45AM
1.42
5:12PM
1.31
5:21AM
1.34
5:54PM
1.24
6:05AM
1.25
6:49PM
1.16
7:06AM
1.15
8:08PM
1.12
8:39AM
1.08
9:46PM
1.15
10:22AM
1.10
11:05PM
1.26
11:39AM
1.20
12:04AM
1.41
12:37PM
1.31
12:53AM
1.54
1:26PM
1.42
1:38AM
1.64
2:10PM
1.50
2:20AM
1.69
2:51PM
1.54
3:01AM
1.69
3:31PM
1.54
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:36PM
0.27
11:00AM
0.21
11:10PM
0.34
11:38AM
0.28
11:53PM
0.42
12:26PM
0.37
12:51AM
0.51
1:32PM
0.45
2:22AM
0.57
3:05PM
0.49
4:13AM
0.52
4:37PM
0.45
5:34AM
0.39
5:46PM
0.35
6:32AM
0.24
6:40PM
0.25
7:20AM
0.09
7:27PM
0.17
8:03AM
-0.01
8:10PM
0.11
8:44AM
-0.06
8:52PM
0.08
9:23AM
-0.05
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--7:20--7:20--7:22--7:22--7:22--7:24--7:24--7:24--7:26--7:26-
Sunset--6:07--6:07--6:06--6:05--6:04--6:02--6:01--6:00--6:00--5:59--5:59--5:58
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C171723211818161618171617161618171824262019181718171717161617161616171718
Feels °C (?)71119171614131114131213131215161622241818171617171615151416161414161515

Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the ESE on Fri night, light winds from the NNE by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu night, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the Olifants Bos Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Olifants Bos provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Olifants Bos can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Olifants Bos 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 (Olifants Bos) 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 Olifants Bos 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 Olifants Bos, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Cape Town, consider staying in Cape Town which is 37 km (23 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, Robben Island, Stellenbosch and Kayamnandi.

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