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 — Fri 3 Apr

High tide 03:56 2.73m
Low tide 10:06 1.20m
High tide 16:13 2.59m
Low tide 22:11 1.30m

Tide chart

Sun
Sunrise 06:58
Sunset 18:40
Day length 11h 42m
🌕 Moon phase
Full Moon 100% illumination

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 (100%)

Activity guide

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

High tide

Paddleboarding

Calm waters perfect for SUP sessions

Jet skiing

Enough depth for water sports

Kayaking

Explore coastal caves and hidden spots

Low tide

Rock pooling

Explore tidal pools teeming with marine life

Beach walking

Extended sandy areas to explore

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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