Cape Town

Western Cape, South Africa -33.9°, 18.417°

High tide 12:37 2.33m Falling Low tide 18:53 1.50m
Next tide in 3h 38m

Tide times in Cape Town — Sat 28 Mar

Low tide 06:32 1.54m
High tide 12:37 2.33m
Low tide 18:53 1.50m

Tide chart

Sun
Sunrise 06:54
Sunset 18:48
Day length 11h 54m
🌔 Moon phase
Waxing Gibbous 70% illumination
Sea conditions
Waves 3.1m
Swell 3.1m
Period 10.4s
Sea state Moderate

Rain radar Cape Town Live

10-day tide forecast

Date High tide Low tide
Sat 28 Mar Today 12:37 (2.33m) 06:32 (1.54m)
18:53 (1.50m)
Sun 29 Mar 01:01 (2.47m)
13:26 (2.43m)
07:24 (1.41m)
19:36 (1.39m)
Mon 30 Mar 01:44 (2.60m)
14:05 (2.52m)
08:04 (1.31m)
20:12 (1.31m)
Tue 31 Mar 02:21 (2.69m)
14:40 (2.58m)
08:38 (1.24m)
20:44 (1.26m)
Wed 1 Apr 02:55 (2.75m)
15:12 (2.61m)
09:09 (1.19m)
21:15 (1.24m)
Thu 2 Apr 03:26 (2.76m)
15:44 (2.62m)
09:38 (1.18m)
21:44 (1.25m)
Fri 3 Apr 03:56 (2.73m)
16:13 (2.59m)
10:06 (1.20m)
22:11 (1.30m)
Sat 4 Apr 04:23 (2.67m)
16:41 (2.55m)
10:32 (1.24m)
22:37 (1.36m)
Sun 5 Apr 04:50 (2.59m)
17:09 (2.48m)
10:58 (1.30m)
23:04 (1.43m)
Mon 6 Apr 05:17 (2.49m)
17:39 (2.40m)
11:26 (1.39m)
23:34 (1.52m)

Location information

Coordinates -33.9°, 18.417°
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg
🌔 Moon phase Waxing Gibbous (70%)

Activity guide

The coastline around Cape Town offers numerous activities depending on tide conditions:

High tide

Paddleboarding

Calm waters perfect for SUP sessions

Swimming

Best conditions for safe swimming with deeper water

Kayaking

Explore coastal caves and hidden spots

Low tide

Bait digging

Collect worms and shellfish for fishing

Crabbing

Find crabs in rocky areas

Photography

Capture unique coastal landscapes

Tide times in Cape Town

Looking for tide information in Cape Town? Our comprehensive charts show you exactly when to visit.

Tides in Cape Town are influenced by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun. The tidal range varies throughout the month, with spring tides bringing the highest and lowest water levels.

Always check tide times before visiting Cape Town. Rising tides can cut off beaches and create dangerous currents.

Our tide predictions for Cape Town are calculated using astronomical data and local observations for maximum accuracy.

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