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 45m

Tide times in Cape Town — Wed 1 Apr

High tide 02:55 2.75m
Low tide 09:09 1.19m
High tide 15:12 2.61m
Low tide 21:15 1.24m

Tide chart

Sun
Sunrise 06:57
Sunset 18:43
Day length 11h 46m
🌕 Moon phase
Full Moon 98% illumination
Sea conditions
Waves 1.82m
Swell 1.26m
Period 9.2s
Sea state Slight

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 Full Moon (98%)

Activity guide

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

High tide

Sailing

Ideal for boat departures and arrivals

Cliff jumping

Safe water levels for experienced jumpers

Kayaking

Explore coastal caves and hidden spots

Low tide

Photography

Capture unique coastal landscapes

Beach walking

Extended sandy areas to explore

Crabbing

Find crabs in rocky areas

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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