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The Hoek surf Forecast / Cape Town / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Saturday 20 Apr 2024 SAST
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The Hoek surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Hoek sea temperature is 13.4°C (Statistics for 20 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 17.9 °C max: 19.6 °C min: 16.3 °C)
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The Hoek surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Hoek sea temperature is 13.4°C (Statistics for 20 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 17.9 °C max: 19.6 °C min: 16.3 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Hoek this week:

The surf forecast for The Hoek over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 20) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Hoek in the next 12 days are 2.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 23) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 21) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sat 20th Apr)6ft (1.9m) 14s
Best Surf 8AM (Sat 20th Apr)6ft (1.9m) 14s
Most Powerful 5PM (Tue 23rd Apr)7ft (2.2m) 16s

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

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Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.9
WSW
1.8
SW
1.5
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.2
SW
1
W
1.5
W
1.5
W
1.3
W
1.8
SSW
2.2
SSW
2.1
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.3
S
2.3
S
2.3
SSE
2.3
SSE
1.6
SSE
1.2
SW
1.3
SW
1.5
SW
1.7
SW
1.6
SW
1.4
SW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
1
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
0.8
SW
0.6
SW
1.1
S
1.3
S
Period(s) (?)13131312121112121117161413131212118888141416151514131313121211111211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)12351060737480414240636604396196124721728104287858947241668673768836753263910821237110880251143731024023215396324375
Wind
(km/h)
10
SSE
10
SE
5
NNE
10
NNW
5
WNW
10
NNW
15
NNW
5
WNW
0
ENE
10
NNW
10
W
5
NW
10
N
10
WSW
10
SSE
20
SSE
35
SSE
35
SE
20
ESE
25
SE
20
ESE
5
ESE
10
SSE
10
E
5
NE
10
SSW
10
E
0
WNW
10
S
10
ENE
30
N
30
NNW
30
N
15
WNW
10
WNW
0
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffglasscross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
onglassoncross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffoffcross-
off
offoffcross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:45PM
1.27
1:53AM
1.42
2:13PM
1.34
2:20AM
1.48
2:41PM
1.40
2:47AM
1.52
3:09PM
1.43
3:15AM
1.53
3:38PM
1.43
3:43AM
1.52
4:07PM
1.41
4:13AM
1.47
4:38PM
1.37
4:45AM
1.41
5:13PM
1.31
5:21AM
1.33
5:54PM
1.23
6:05AM
1.24
6:50PM
1.16
7:07AM
1.14
8:09PM
1.11
8:40AM
1.08
9:46PM
1.15
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:47PM
0.31
8:13AM
0.21
8:15PM
0.25
8:39AM
0.15
8:42PM
0.22
9:05AM
0.11
9:09PM
0.20
9:32AM
0.10
9:37PM
0.20
9:59AM
0.11
10:05PM
0.23
10:28AM
0.15
10:36PM
0.28
11:00AM
0.21
11:11PM
0.34
11:38AM
0.29
11:53PM
0.43
12:26PM
0.37
12:52AM
0.51
1:33PM
0.45
2:23AM
0.57
3:05PM
0.49
4:13AM
0.52
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Sunrise7:13--7:13--7:13--7:15--7:16--7:16--7:18--7:18--7:18--7:20--7:20--7:20--
Sunset-6:15--6:15--6:14--6:13--6:12--6:10--6:09--6:08--6:07--6:06--6:05--6:04-
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Rain (mm)
--------------------------------12--
Temp. °C171918191915161817171817171918171716162117182626242425262524181716171716
Feels °C (?)16181817171514171817181816181715139121612162222201921232122111112151515

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, strong winds from the SE by Thu night).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Fri morning, calm by Sun morning).

Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, strong winds from the NNW by Tue morning).

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Information about the The Hoek Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for The Hoek provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at The Hoek can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Hoek 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 (The Hoek) 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 The Hoek 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 The Hoek, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Cape Town, consider staying in Cape Town which is 20 km (12 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 31 km (19 miles) away, Bellville, Kayamnandi and Stellenbosch.

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