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Create Profile →Current conditions refresh every 3 hours when the cron runs. Hourly data updates every 30 minutes. The 7-day forecast, luck factor, and packing notes are all pre-computed at the same time.
We compare the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Bloubergstrand. The delta tells you whether conditions are shaping up better, worse, or about the same as a typical early July.
We score each day of the 7-day forecast using the same algorithm as the leaderboard, and highlight the highest scorer.
Open-Meteo's Marine API (swell height, period, water temperature) and Weather API (wind and conditions).
Honestly, no. Every break has tide windows, swell directions and reef contours that a global model cannot see. Treat the score as a starting point, then check a local cam.
The best week for surf at Bloubergstrand is the week of 30 November (score 3/5) with low crowds.
Small waves but still worth a paddle for keen surfers. Full onshore mess. Not worth the paddle unless you are desperate. Best conditions early morning before the sea breeze arrives.
Heads up: rip risk elevated, and cold-shock risk.
Indicators derived from forecast data, not official warnings. Always check local lifeguard or official advice.
The air here is 34% cleaner than the average comparison city right now.
Somewhat cleaner than a typical city. Air quality is unlikely to affect most people.
Not a pollutant. Ozone is naturally higher at altitude and near the coast, and lower in cities where traffic exhaust breaks it down. High readings here typically indicate clean air. Can cause short-term airway irritation during intense exercise but is not linked to the long-term health risks of particulate pollution.
Additive health score: each pollutant contributes points relative to its WHO 2021 guideline and long-term health impact (PM2.5 9, NO₂ 5, O₃ 3, PM10 2, SO₂ 1 at WHO limits). Data via Open-Meteo. City markers show live readings. Red line marks the WHO guideline. Updated 21:00
Moderate water clarity: ~6m visibility
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Bloubergstrand faces west across Table Bay towards Cape Town and Table Mountain. It is primarily a kitesurfing venue due to the strong, reliable south-easterly (Cape Doctor) wind. Surfable waves are rare and short-period. The views of Table Mountain across the bay are iconic. Come for kitesurfing, not surfing.
Occasional westerly swells enter Table Bay during winter (May-August). A north-easterly wind is offshore (rare; the dominant SE is onshore). Surfable conditions are infrequent. When they occur, small peaks form along the sandy beach.
The main beach has occasional peaks during rare offshore swell/wind combinations. No defined surf lineup.
Kitesurfers dominate the water. Strong winds. Cold water (Benguela Current). The main hazard is kite lines.
Free parking along the beachfront. Direct access. Full urban facilities. Kite schools and shops line the road.
Non-existent for surfing. Packed with kitesurfers on windy days.
Bloubergstrand is a kitesurfing destination with the world's best view (Table Mountain). For actual surfing near Cape Town, head to Muizenberg (learners), Kommetjie (experienced), or Dungeons (big-wave experts). The restaurants along the Blouberg strip serve excellent seafood with mountain views.
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Daily scores over the last 12 months at Bloubergstrand
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Conditions at Bloubergstrand tend to be best between 08:00 to 11:00 in July.
Average score during this window: 49/100
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View Best Time to Go →Combining historical conditions with school holiday crowd pressure to find the sweet spot.
The timing score combines two signals: historical conditions quality (how good the skiing or surfing typically is in a given week, based on 5 years of weather data) and crowd pressure (how many of this destination's feeder markets have school holidays that week).
Crowd pressure is weighted by each feeder country's share of visitors. If 40% of a resort's visitors come from France and France is on holiday, that contributes 0.40 to the crowd pressure score. Crowds can reduce the timing score by up to 35%, ensuring conditions still matter most.
Scores: 5 = great conditions with low crowds (the sweet spot). 4 = great conditions with moderate crowds, or good conditions with low crowds. 3 = average. 2 = below average conditions or very crowded. 1 = poor conditions or peak holiday chaos.
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