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Onrus surf report and forecast
Western Cape, South Africa · updated 02 Nov 2026, 14:49 SAST · NOAA GFS-Wave cycle 20261102_06z
Open Onrus on the live map →6.0rating now (B 2 · A 6)
1.6 m (5.3 ft)wave height now
11.4 speriod
SWswell from
14 kt SEwind cross-onshore
18 °C (65 °F)water · 3/2 mm fullsuit
05:41 / 19:12sunrise / sunset
Swell 1: 1.6 m 11 s SW
Best window this week: Wednesday 08:00 SAST — 9.9 1.4 m (4.7 ft) at 13 s, glassy wind. Ratings: 0–10 for an intermediate surfer; B = beginner, A = advanced. Offshore/onshore is judged against the coast's orientation (198° faces the sea).
7-day surf forecast
| Day | Rating | Wave height | Period | Swell from | Wind | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 02 Nov | 7.5 B 2 · A 8 | 1.5–1.7 m (4.9–5.7 ft) | 11 s | SW | 13 kt cross-onshore | 05:41–19:12 |
| Tue 03 Nov | 7.8 B 4 · A 8 | 1.4–1.7 m (4.5–5.6 ft) | 12 s | SSW | 10 kt cross-onshore | 05:40–19:13 |
| Wed 04 Nov | 9.9 B 5 · A 9 | 1.2–1.6 m (3.9–5.3 ft) | 13 s | SSW | 5 kt glassy | 05:39–19:14 |
| Thu 05 Nov | 6.9 B 3 · A 6 | 1.2–2.8 m (3.9–9.2 ft) | 12 s | SW | 18 kt cross-shore | 05:38–19:15 |
| Fri 06 Nov | 6.6 B 1 · A 7 | 2.1–2.5 m (7.0–8.0 ft) | 11 s | WSW | 16 kt cross-shore | 05:37–19:16 |
| Sat 07 Nov | 3.6 B 0 · A 4 | 2.1–3.5 m (7.0–11.6 ft) | 10 s | SW | 16 kt cross-onshore | 05:36–19:17 |
| Sun 08 Nov | 5.1 B 0 · A 9 | 2.1–3.4 m (7.1–11.2 ft) | 12 s | SW | 13 kt cross-shore | 05:35–19:18 |
Today and tomorrow, every 3 hours
| Time | Rating | Wave | Period · from | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 14:00 | 6.0 B 2 · A 6 | 1.6 m (5.3 ft) | 11 s SW | 14 kt SE cross-onshore |
| Mon 17:00 | 5.7 B 2 · A 5 | 1.6 m (5.3 ft) | 11 s SW | 16 kt SE cross-onshore |
| Mon 20:00 | 6.6 B 2 · A 6 | 1.6 m (5.1 ft) | 11 s SW | 15 kt ESE cross-shore |
| Mon 23:00 | 7.4 B 3 · A 6 | 1.5 m (4.9 ft) | 11 s SW | 13 kt E cross-shore |
| Tue 02:00 | 7.4 B 3 · A 6 | 1.4 m (4.7 ft) | 11 s SW | 13 kt E cross-shore |
| Tue 05:00 | 7.5 B 4 · A 6 | 1.4 m (4.5 ft) | 11 s SW | 11 kt E cross-shore |
| Tue 08:00 | 7.5 B 4 · A 6 | 1.4 m (4.5 ft) | 10 s SW | 12 kt ENE cross-offshore |
| Tue 11:00 | 7.3 B 4 · A 6 | 1.4 m (4.7 ft) | 10 s SW | 6 kt SE cross-onshore |
| Tue 14:00 | 6.8 B 2 · A 7 | 1.6 m (5.2 ft) | 14 s SSW | 12 kt S onshore |
| Tue 17:00 | 7.8 B 1 · A 8 | 1.7 m (5.5 ft) | 14 s SSW | 9 kt SSE cross-onshore |
| Tue 20:00 | 8.4 B 1 · A 8 | 1.7 m (5.6 ft) | 14 s SSW | 9 kt SE cross-shore |
| Tue 23:00 | 9.4 B 2 · A 9 | 1.7 m (5.5 ft) | 13 s SSW | 9 kt ENE cross-offshore |
Onrus tide chart
| Day | High and low tide (SAST, height vs. mean sea level) |
|---|---|
| Mon 02 Nov | High 09:40 (+0.4 m / +1.3 ft) · Low 16:20 (-0.3 m / -1.0 ft) · High 22:20 (+0.3 m / +0.9 ft) |
| Tue 03 Nov | Low 04:30 (-0.4 m / -1.2 ft) · High 11:00 (+0.5 m / +1.6 ft) · Low 17:40 (-0.4 m / -1.3 ft) · High 23:40 (+0.3 m / +1.1 ft) |
| Wed 04 Nov | Low 05:40 (-0.4 m / -1.4 ft) · High 12:00 (+0.6 m / +1.9 ft) · Low 18:30 (-0.5 m / -1.7 ft) |
| Thu 05 Nov | High 00:30 (+0.4 m / +1.4 ft) · Low 06:30 (-0.5 m / -1.6 ft) · High 12:50 (+0.7 m / +2.2 ft) · Low 19:10 (-0.6 m / -2.1 ft) |
| Fri 06 Nov | High 01:20 (+0.5 m / +1.7 ft) · Low 07:10 (-0.6 m / -1.9 ft) · High 13:20 (+0.7 m / +2.4 ft) · Low 19:50 (-0.7 m / -2.3 ft) |
| Sat 07 Nov | High 01:50 (+0.6 m / +1.9 ft) · Low 07:50 (-0.6 m / -2.0 ft) · High 14:00 (+0.8 m / +2.5 ft) · Low 20:20 (-0.8 m / -2.5 ft) |
| Sun 08 Nov | High 02:30 (+0.6 m / +2.1 ft) · Low 08:20 (-0.6 m / -2.1 ft) · High 14:30 (+0.8 m / +2.5 ft) · Low 20:50 (-0.8 m / -2.5 ft) |
Nearby spots
- 5.4 Strand 46 km · 1.5 m (4.8 ft) now
- 1.4 Buffels Bay 66 km · 1.7 m (5.7 ft) now
- 2.3 Muizenberg 73 km · 1.8 m (5.7 ft) now
- 0.5 Long Beach 73 km · 1.7 m (5.7 ft) now
- 6.7 Kommetjie 83 km · 1.9 m (6.1 ft) now
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Waves: NOAA GFS-Wave global 0.25deg, cycle 20261102 06z (NOMADS). Tides: GOT4.10c (NASA GSFC) via pyTMD. Water: sea surface temperature: Open-Meteo Marine API (ECMWF / Météo-France), CC BY 4.0. Times in local time (Africa/Johannesburg). Forecast for the nearest open-water model point (-34.50, 19.25); local bathymetry, tide and wind change conditions at the beach.