Big Bay, Cape Town Wind forecast

33.792° S, 18.4559° E

Weather Conditions Alerts for

24.03.2026 (Tuesday)

High wave forecast (2.1 m)
Uncomfortable water temperature (17.8 °C)

25.03.2026 (Wednesday)

High wave forecast (1.3 m)
Uncomfortable water temperature (16.8 °C)

26.03.2026 (Thursday)

High wave forecast (1.4 m)
Caution – wave too short for comfort (6.9 s)
Uncomfortable water temperature (17.3 °C)

27.03.2026 (Friday)

Moderate winds forecast (5.5 m/s)
High wave forecast (1.6 m)
Caution – wave too short for comfort (6.8 s)
Uncomfortable water temperature (17.0 °C)

28.03.2026 (Saturday)

High wave forecast (2.3 m)
Wave period – experience required (8.6 s)
Uncomfortable water temperature (17.3 °C)

29.03.2026 (Sunday)

High wave forecast (2.3 m)
Wave period – experience required (8.5 s)
Uncomfortable water temperature (17.8 °C)

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Big Bay Cape Town Wind forecast

Wind direction is Northwest, wind speed varies between 0 and 8.9 mph with gusts up to 13.4 mph. The sky is clear with a chance of rain 0%.
Wind and wave weather forecast for Big Bay , South Africa contains detailed information about local wind speed, direction, and gusts. Wave forecast includes wave height and period.
These forecasts for Big Bay are based on the GFS model and were created for windsurfing, kitesurfing, sailing and other extreme sports activities. All data updates 4 times a day. Predictions are available in steps from 1 to 3 hours for up to 10 days.
Use professional weather parameters: wind barbs, weather fronts, isobars, and others. Study weather history for the past 14 years (2012-2026). Create sailing, hiking and biking routes with weather in each point.
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Popular spot activity — Surfing

January — December

Best season
E, SE

Working wind directions
Sandy with rocks

Seabed
Beach break

Type of break
All tides

Best tide
1-4m

Wave height
NE, E

Working swell
Not crowded

Traffic

Popular spot activity — Kitesurfing

November — March

Best season
SE, SSE, S

Working wind directions
Chop, small waves

Water conditions
Ocean

Water depth
Very crowded

Traffic
Advanced

Level of riding
6-14

Kite sizes

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