When should you surf The Cave today?
There is no good window left today: the next one comes tomorrow, around 6h, with a 70/100 score. Always check wind, tide and your level before paddling out.
Surf today
The Cave surf today, Friday 16 October
Session score, waves, wind, tide and best time today for The Cave (Eastern Province).
Best score today
505h20
Now
4019:00
Waves
1.4 m
11 s
Wind
10 km/h
Sideshore · SW
Tide
▲ 03:00 · ▲ 15:00 · ▼ 21:00
range 0.2 m
Light
05:49 → 17:48
Best windows today
5h2050/100
1.2 m · 11 s · 10 km/h
6h40/100
1.2 m · 11 s · 10 km/h
7h40/100
1.2 m · 11 s · 8 km/h
Hour-by-hour forecast
| Hour | Score | Waves | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 45 | 1.4 m · 11 s | 11 km/h · SW | tide rising ↑ |
| 01:00 | 45 | 1.3 m · 11 s | 11 km/h · W | tide rising ↑ |
| 02:00 | 23 | 1.3 m · 11 s | 11 km/h · W | tide rising ↑ |
| 03:00 | 45 | 1.3 m · 11 s | 10 km/h · W | mid-tide |
| 04:00 | 45 | 1.3 m · 11 s | 8 km/h · W | tide falling ↓ |
| 05:00 | 50 | 1.2 m · 11 s | 10 km/h · SW | tide falling ↓ |
| 06:00 | 40 | 1.2 m · 11 s | 10 km/h · W | tide falling ↓ |
| 07:00 | 40 | 1.2 m · 11 s | 8 km/h · SW | tide falling ↓ |
| 08:00 | 40 | 1.2 m · 11 s | 9 km/h · SW | tide falling ↓ |
| 09:00 | 20 | 1.2 m · 11 s | 9 km/h · SW | mid-tide |
| 10:00 | 20 | 1.2 m · 11 s | 9 km/h · S | mid-tide |
| 11:00 | — | 1.2 m · 11 s | 12 km/h · S | tide rising ↑ |
| 12:00 | — | 1.2 m · 11 s | 9 km/h · S | tide rising ↑ |
| 13:00 | 20 | 1.2 m · 11 s | 12 km/h · S | tide rising ↑ |
| 14:00 | 20 | 1.2 m · 11 s | 12 km/h · S | high tide |
| 15:00 | 20 | 1.2 m · 11 s | 11 km/h · S | mid-tide |
| 16:00 | 20 | 1.2 m · 11 s | 9 km/h · SW | tide falling ↓ |
| 17:00 | 40 | 1.1 m · 11 s | 9 km/h · SW | tide falling ↓ |
| 18:00 | 40 | 1.1 m · 11 s | 9 km/h · W | tide falling ↓ |
| 19:00 | 40 | 1.1 m · 11 s | 9 km/h · SW | tide falling ↓ |
| 20:00 | 40 | 1.1 m · 11 s | 10 km/h · SW | tide falling ↓ |
| 21:00 | 40 | 1.1 m · 11 s | 10 km/h · SW | mid-tide |
| 22:00 | 40 | 1.1 m · 11 s | 9 km/h · SW | tide rising ↑ |
| 23:00 | 40 | 1.1 m · 11 s | 9 km/h · SW | tide rising ↑ |
Today FAQs
What is the tide at The Cave today?
Today's main tide markers are ▲ 03:00 · ▲ 15:00 · ▼ 21:00. The right window also depends on the bank and swell direction.
Is The Cave suitable for beginners today?
Check the score, effective wave size and wind. If swell or current is building, choose a surf school or a more sheltered spot than The Cave.