Cape Town

Western Cape, South Africa -33.9°, 18.417°

14°C
Overcast
Low tide 09:44 0.33m Rising High tide 16:03 1.50m
Next tide in 4h 55m
Today 1 Jun Tue 2 Jun Wed 3 Jun Thu 4 Jun Fri 5 Jun Sat 6 Jun Sun 7 Jun

Tide times in Cape Town

High tide 04:09 1.49m
Low tide 10:17 0.35m
High tide 16:36 1.49m
Low tide 22:37 0.48m

Tide chart

Sun
Sunrise 07:42
Sunset 17:46
Day length 10h 04m
🌕 Moon phase
Full Moon 97% illumination
Weather
Temperature 12° / 18°C
Wind 24 km/h
Precipitation 0.9 mm
UV 4
Sea conditions
Waves 2.32m
Swell 2m
Period 10.1s
Sea state Slight

Weather forecast

Today 19° 10° 9 km/h
Tue 2 18° 12° 24 km/h 0.9 mm
Wed 3 18° 13° 27 km/h
Thu 4 18° 12° 19 km/h
Fri 5 17° 6° 7 km/h 0.3 mm

Rain radar Cape Town Live

10-day tide forecast

Date High tide Low tide Weather
Mon 1 Jun Today 03:36 (1.51m)
16:03 (1.50m) 		09:44 (0.33m)
22:04 (0.47m) 		19°
Tue 2 Jun 04:09 (1.49m)
16:36 (1.49m) 		10:17 (0.35m)
22:37 (0.48m) 		18°
Wed 3 Jun 04:43 (1.45m)
17:11 (1.46m) 		10:52 (0.38m)
23:12 (0.51m) 		18°
Thu 4 Jun 05:18 (1.41m)
17:47 (1.43m) 		11:29 (0.43m)
23:50 (0.55m) 		18°
Fri 5 Jun 05:56 (1.35m)
18:26 (1.39m) 		12:08 (0.48m) 17°
Sat 6 Jun 06:39 (1.29m)
19:12 (1.37m) 		00:34 (0.59m)
12:51 (0.53m) 		-
Sun 7 Jun 07:34 (1.24m)
20:10 (1.35m) 		01:30 (0.63m)
13:43 (0.57m) 		-
Mon 8 Jun 08:50 (1.20m)
21:20 (1.37m) 		02:47 (0.64m)
14:49 (0.60m) 		-
Tue 9 Jun 10:08 (1.22m)
22:27 (1.42m) 		04:06 (0.60m)
16:01 (0.60m) 		-
Wed 10 Jun 11:13 (1.28m)
23:26 (1.49m) 		05:09 (0.51m)
17:07 (0.56m) 		-
Mon 1 Jun Today 19°
03:36 1.51m
09:44 0.33m
16:03 1.50m
22:04 0.47m
Tue 2 Jun 18°
04:09 1.49m
10:17 0.35m
16:36 1.49m
22:37 0.48m
Wed 3 Jun 18°
04:43 1.45m
10:52 0.38m
17:11 1.46m
23:12 0.51m
Thu 4 Jun 18°
05:18 1.41m
11:29 0.43m
17:47 1.43m
23:50 0.55m
Fri 5 Jun 17°
05:56 1.35m
12:08 0.48m
18:26 1.39m
Sat 6 Jun
00:34 0.59m
06:39 1.29m
12:51 0.53m
19:12 1.37m
Sun 7 Jun
01:30 0.63m
07:34 1.24m
13:43 0.57m
20:10 1.35m
Mon 8 Jun
02:47 0.64m
08:50 1.20m
14:49 0.60m
21:20 1.37m
Tue 9 Jun
04:06 0.60m
10:08 1.22m
16:01 0.60m
22:27 1.42m
Wed 10 Jun
05:09 0.51m
11:13 1.28m
17:07 0.56m
23:26 1.49m

Location information

Coordinates -33.9°, 18.417°
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg
🌕 Moon phase Full Moon (97%)

Activity guide

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

High tide

Kayaking

Explore coastal caves and hidden spots

Paddleboarding

Calm waters perfect for SUP sessions

Cliff jumping

Safe water levels for experienced jumpers

Low tide

Rock pooling

Explore tidal pools teeming with marine life

Shell collecting

Discover shells and sea treasures on exposed beaches

Crabbing

Find crabs in rocky areas

Nearby tide stations

Cape Town 1.5 km away Rosebank 8.1 km away Rondebosch 8.9 km away Claremont 10 km away Athlone 10.8 km away Lansdowne 12.2 km away Retreat 18.1 km away Melkbosstrand 19.5 km away

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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