Tide Table Cape Town — 2026

📘 About Cape Town Tide Forecast

The coordinates for Cape Town (-33.90° S, 18.42° E) place this stretch of South Africa's coast in the southern hemisphere. Its tidal pattern is semi-diurnal (two high and two low tides per day), with a mean tidal range of 0.8m and spring tides reaching up to 1.4m. Surfers here know the waves shift character between high and low tide, even if the tidal range is relatively modest. The regularity of semi-diurnal tides — two highs and two lows approximately 6 hours apart — simplifies crossing planning and fishing scheduling. This location is part of a coastline continuously monitored by automated tide gauge networks. The 2026 tidal bulletin for Cape Town delivers a thorough schedule of sea level swings with hourly marks for the entire year. In July, Cape Town is in its winter season, a key period for water sports, fishing, diving, and coastal navigation. All tide predictions are computed from harmonic constants validated for this coastal station, with accuracy within ±15 minutes for most conditions.