Bloubergstrand
South Africa · Southern Africa
Right now
OvercastWind and swell direction
Swell: 1.8m SSW
Wind: 16 km/h NNE (cross-offshore)
Beach faces: W
Cross-offshore wind. Still favourable, expect reasonably clean waves with some texture.
Swell direction is a decent angle for this beach.
Today hour by hour
Updated 07:48Wind sports
Expected crowds
Prediction model v1Next 7 days
Forecast via Open-MeteoSeason overview
Daily scores over the last 12 months at Bloubergstrand
What to pack
- 3/2mm wetsuit or spring suit for 16°C water.
- Standard shortboard conditions.
- Rain jacket for between sessions.
Today's briefing
2.1m swell at 9s. Onshore wind creating some chop. Water temperature 16°C.
AI-generated summary for Bloubergstrand. Always check local reports before heading out.
Forecast accuracy at Bloubergstrand
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Best time to go
No great windows in the next 2 days
Best available option is Today around 7am (score: 28). Conditions are below the Good threshold but may still be surfable.
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Approximate modelSwell forecast
7-day forecastDaily score breakdown
This week is looking well below average for late April.
Comparing the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Bloubergstrand.
What's driving it
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Last 1 days of logged conditions.
About Bloubergstrand
Cape Town's premier kite beach facing Table Mountain across Table Bay, with reliable south-easterly Cape Doctor winds in summer.
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Create Profile →Frequently asked questions
How often is this page updated?
Current conditions refresh every 6 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.
What is the luck factor?
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 late April.
How is 'best session' picked?
We score each day of the 7-day forecast using the same algorithm as the leaderboard, and highlight the highest scorer.
Where does the data come from?
Open-Meteo's Marine API (swell height, period, water temperature) and Weather API (wind and conditions).
Does the score capture local knowledge?
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.
When is the best time to surf Bloubergstrand?
Check our timing score heatmap above for a week-by-week breakdown combining surf conditions with crowd pressure.