Today's tide times for Cape Town, South Africa
The predicted tide times today on Friday 09 October 2026 for Cape Town are: first high tide at 2:22am, first low tide at 8:24am, second high tide at 2:33pm, second low tide at 8:50pm. Sunrise is at 6:12am and sunset is at 6:55pm.
Today's tide times for Cape Town: Friday 09 October 2026
| Tide | Time (SAST)& Date | Height |
|---|---|---|
| High Tide | 2:22 AM(Fri 09 October) | 5.54 ft (1.69 m) |
| Low Tide | 8:24 AM(Fri 09 October) | 1.18 ft (0.36 m) |
| High Tide | 2:33 PM(Fri 09 October) | 6.04 ft (1.84 m) |
| Low Tide | 8:50 PM(Fri 09 October) | 0.89 ft (0.27 m) |
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Tide chart for Cape TownShowing low and high tide times for the next 30 days at Cape Town. Tide Times are SAST (UTC +2.0hrs).
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2:22AM1.69m | 2:33PM1.84m | 2:55AM1.73m 3:05PM1.86m | 3:26AM1.73m 3:35PM1.84m | 3:55AM1.71m 4:05PM1.78m | 4:25AM1.66m 4:33PM1.70m | 4:55AM1.59m 5:02PM1.60m | 5:27AM1.50m 5:32PM1.49m | 6:02AM1.41m 6:05PM1.37m | 6:49AM1.31m 6:53PM1.25m | 8:04AM1.24m 8:27PM1.16m | 10:02AM1.25m 10:43PM1.18m | 11:26AM1.34m 11:56PM1.28m | 12:14PM1.46m | 00:40AM1.40m 12:50PM1.58m | 1:16AM1.53m 1:24PM1.70m | 1:50AM1.63m 1:58PM1.80m | 2:24AM1.72m 2:32PM1.88m | 2:59AM1.78m 3:08PM1.91m | 3:36AM1.79m 3:46PM1.90m | 4:15AM1.77m 4:27PM1.83m | 4:58AM1.71m 5:11PM1.72m | 5:46AM1.62m 6:03PM1.57m | 6:44AM1.52m 7:08PM1.42m | 7:59AM1.44m 8:38PM1.31m | 9:35AM1.42m 10:26PM1.31m | 11:02AM1.49m 11:47PM1.39m | 12:05PM1.58m | 00:41AM1.48m 12:52PM1.67m | 1:24AM1.56m 1:32PM1.73m | ||
8:24AM0.36m | 8:50PM0.27m | 8:55AM0.34m 9:20PM0.27m | 9:25AM0.35m 9:48PM0.30m | 9:53AM0.38m 10:15PM0.35m | 10:21AM0.45m 10:42PM0.42m | 10:49AM0.53m 11:10PM0.50m | 11:19AM0.64m 11:40PM0.60m | 11:55AM0.75m | 00:18AM0.70m 12:45PM0.86m | 1:15AM0.80m 2:30PM0.93m | 3:07AM0.86m 4:48PM0.89m | 4:55AM0.82m 5:54PM0.77m | 5:54AM0.73m 6:35PM0.63m | 6:37AM0.62m 7:09PM0.50m | 7:13AM0.52m 7:42PM0.38m | 7:47AM0.43m 8:15PM0.28m | 8:22AM0.35m 8:49PM0.21m | 8:57AM0.32m 9:25PM0.19m | 9:35AM0.32m 10:03PM0.22m | 10:14AM0.36m 10:43PM0.29m | 10:58AM0.45m 11:27PM0.40m | 11:50AM0.56m | 00:19AM0.54m 12:58PM0.68m | 1:30AM0.66m 2:38PM0.75m | 3:08AM0.73m 4:26PM0.72m | 4:43AM0.72m 5:43PM0.62m | 5:51AM0.65m 6:37PM0.52m | 6:42AM0.57m 7:19PM0.44m | 7:23AM0.51m 7:55PM0.38m | ||
6:12AM | 6:55PM | 6:11AM 6:55PM | 6:10AM 6:56PM | 6:08AM 6:57PM | 6:07AM 6:58PM | 6:06AM 6:58PM | 6:05AM 6:59PM | 6:03AM 7:00PM | 6:02AM 7:01PM | 6:01AM 7:02PM | 6:00AM 7:02PM | 5:58AM 7:03PM | 5:57AM 7:04PM | 5:56AM 7:05PM | 5:55AM 7:06PM | 5:54AM 7:07PM | 5:53AM 7:08PM | 5:52AM 7:08PM | 5:51AM 7:09PM | 5:49AM 7:10PM | 5:48AM 7:11PM | 5:47AM 7:12PM | 5:46AM 7:13PM | 5:45AM 7:14PM | 5:44AM 7:15PM | 5:44AM 7:16PM | 5:43AM 7:17PM | 5:42AM 7:18PM | 5:41AM 7:19PM | ||
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Cape Town tide chart key:
The tide chart above shows the height and times of high tide and low tide for Cape Town, South Africa. The red flashing dot shows the tide time right now. The grey shading corresponds to nighttime hours between sunset and sunrise at Cape Town.
Tide Times are SAST (UTC +2.0hrs). Last Spring High Tide at Cape Town was on Mon 28 Sep (height: 1.89m 6.2ft). Next high Spring Tide at Cape Town will be on Sat 10 Oct (height: 1.86m 6.1ft).
Cape Town tide chart key: The tide chart above shows the height and times of high tide and low tide for Cape Town, South Africa. The grey shading corresponds to nighttime hours between sunset and sunrise at Cape Town.
Tide Times are SAST (UTC +2.0hrs). Last Spring High Tide at Cape Town was on Mon 28 Sep (height: 1.89m 6.2ft). Next high Spring Tide at Cape Town will be on Sat 10 Oct (height: 1.86m 6.1ft).
Cape Town tide times for October
October Tide charts for Cape Town: The tide charts below show the height, time and date of high and low tides for the next 30 days.
Tide Times for Cape Town (tomorrow): Saturday 10 October 2026
| Tide | Time (SAST)& Date | Height |
|---|---|---|
| High Tide | 2:55 AM(Sat 10 October) | 5.68 ft (1.73 m) |
| Low Tide | 8:55 AM(Sat 10 October) | 1.12 ft (0.34 m) |
| High Tide | 3:05 PM(Sat 10 October) | 6.1 ft (1.86 m) |
| Low Tide | 9:20 PM(Sat 10 October) | 0.88 ft (0.27 m) |
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Tide Times for Cape Town: Sunday 11 October 2026
| Tide | Time (SAST)& Date | Height |
|---|---|---|
| High Tide | 3:26 AM(Sun 11 October) | 5.68 ft (1.73 m) |
| Low Tide | 9:25 AM(Sun 11 October) | 1.15 ft (0.35 m) |
| High Tide | 3:35 PM(Sun 11 October) | 6.04 ft (1.84 m) |
| Low Tide | 9:48 PM(Sun 11 October) | 0.98 ft (0.3 m) |
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Tide Times for Cape Town: Monday 12 October 2026
| Tide | Time (SAST)& Date | Height |
|---|---|---|
| High Tide | 3:55 AM(Mon 12 October) | 5.61 ft (1.71 m) |
| Low Tide | 9:53 AM(Mon 12 October) | 1.25 ft (0.38 m) |
| High Tide | 4:05 PM(Mon 12 October) | 5.84 ft (1.78 m) |
| Low Tide | 10:15 PM(Mon 12 October) | 1.15 ft (0.35 m) |
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Tide Times for Cape Town: Tuesday 13 October 2026
| Tide | Time (SAST)& Date | Height |
|---|---|---|
| High Tide | 4:25 AM(Tue 13 October) | 5.45 ft (1.66 m) |
| Low Tide | 10:21 AM(Tue 13 October) | 1.48 ft (0.45 m) |
| High Tide | 4:33 PM(Tue 13 October) | 5.58 ft (1.7 m) |
| Low Tide | 10:42 PM(Tue 13 October) | 1.38 ft (0.42 m) |
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Tide Times for Cape Town: Wednesday 14 October 2026
| Tide | Time (SAST)& Date | Height |
|---|---|---|
| High Tide | 4:55 AM(Wed 14 October) | 5.22 ft (1.59 m) |
| Low Tide | 10:49 AM(Wed 14 October) | 1.74 ft (0.53 m) |
| High Tide | 5:02 PM(Wed 14 October) | 5.25 ft (1.6 m) |
| Low Tide | 11:10 PM(Wed 14 October) | 1.65 ft (0.5 m) |
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Tide Times for Cape Town: Thursday 15 October 2026
| Tide | Time (SAST)& Date | Height |
|---|---|---|
| High Tide | 5:27 AM(Thu 15 October) | 4.92 ft (1.5 m) |
| Low Tide | 11:19 AM(Thu 15 October) | 2.1 ft (0.64 m) |
| High Tide | 5:32 PM(Thu 15 October) | 4.89 ft (1.49 m) |
| Low Tide | 11:40 PM(Thu 15 October) | 1.97 ft (0.6 m) |
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Tide Times for Cape Town: Friday 16 October 2026
| Tide | Time (SAST)& Date | Height |
|---|---|---|
| High Tide | 6:02 AM(Fri 16 October) | 4.63 ft (1.41 m) |
| Low Tide | 11:55 AM(Fri 16 October) | 2.46 ft (0.75 m) |
| High Tide | 6:05 PM(Fri 16 October) | 4.49 ft (1.37 m) |
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Tide Times for Cape Town: Saturday 17 October 2026
| Tide | Time (SAST)& Date | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Low Tide | 00:18 AM(Sat 17 October) | 2.3 ft (0.7 m) |
| High Tide | 6:49 AM(Sat 17 October) | 4.3 ft (1.31 m) |
| Low Tide | 12:45 PM(Sat 17 October) | 2.82 ft (0.86 m) |
| High Tide | 6:53 PM(Sat 17 October) | 4.1 ft (1.25 m) |
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Tide Times for Cape Town: Sunday 18 October 2026
| Tide | Time (SAST)& Date | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Low Tide | 1:15 AM(Sun 18 October) | 2.62 ft (0.8 m) |
| High Tide | 8:04 AM(Sun 18 October) | 4.07 ft (1.24 m) |
| Low Tide | 2:30 PM(Sun 18 October) | 3.05 ft (0.93 m) |
| High Tide | 8:27 PM(Sun 18 October) | 3.81 ft (1.16 m) |
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Tide Times for Cape Town: Monday 19 October 2026
| Tide | Time (SAST)& Date | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Low Tide | 3:07 AM(Mon 19 October) | 2.82 ft (0.86 m) |
| High Tide | 10:02 AM(Mon 19 October) | 4.1 ft (1.25 m) |
| Low Tide | 4:48 PM(Mon 19 October) | 2.92 ft (0.89 m) |
| High Tide | 10:43 PM(Mon 19 October) | 3.87 ft (1.18 m) |
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Tide Times for Cape Town: Tuesday 20 October 2026
| Tide | Time (SAST)& Date | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Low Tide | 4:55 AM(Tue 20 October) | 2.69 ft (0.82 m) |
| High Tide | 11:26 AM(Tue 20 October) | 4.4 ft (1.34 m) |
| Low Tide | 5:54 PM(Tue 20 October) | 2.53 ft (0.77 m) |
| High Tide | 11:56 PM(Tue 20 October) | 4.2 ft (1.28 m) |
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Tide Times for Cape Town: Wednesday 21 October 2026
| Tide | Time (SAST)& Date | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Low Tide | 5:54 AM(Wed 21 October) | 2.4 ft (0.73 m) |
| High Tide | 12:14 PM(Wed 21 October) | 4.79 ft (1.46 m) |
| Low Tide | 6:35 PM(Wed 21 October) | 2.07 ft (0.63 m) |
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Tide Times for Cape Town: Thursday 22 October 2026
| Tide | Time (SAST)& Date | Height |
|---|---|---|
| High Tide | 00:40 AM(Thu 22 October) | 4.59 ft (1.4 m) |
| Low Tide | 6:37 AM(Thu 22 October) | 2.03 ft (0.62 m) |
| High Tide | 12:50 PM(Thu 22 October) | 5.18 ft (1.58 m) |
| Low Tide | 7:09 PM(Thu 22 October) | 1.64 ft (0.5 m) |
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Tide Times for Cape Town: Friday 23 October 2026
| Tide | Time (SAST)& Date | Height |
|---|---|---|
| High Tide | 1:16 AM(Fri 23 October) | 5.02 ft (1.53 m) |
| Low Tide | 7:13 AM(Fri 23 October) | 1.71 ft (0.52 m) |
| High Tide | 1:24 PM(Fri 23 October) | 5.58 ft (1.7 m) |
| Low Tide | 7:42 PM(Fri 23 October) | 1.25 ft (0.38 m) |
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Tide Times for Cape Town: Saturday 24 October 2026
| Tide | Time (SAST)& Date | Height |
|---|---|---|
| High Tide | 1:50 AM(Sat 24 October) | 5.35 ft (1.63 m) |
| Low Tide | 7:47 AM(Sat 24 October) | 1.41 ft (0.43 m) |
| High Tide | 1:58 PM(Sat 24 October) | 5.91 ft (1.8 m) |
| Low Tide | 8:15 PM(Sat 24 October) | 0.92 ft (0.28 m) |
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Tide Times for Cape Town: Sunday 25 October 2026
| Tide | Time (SAST)& Date | Height |
|---|---|---|
| High Tide | 2:24 AM(Sun 25 October) | 5.64 ft (1.72 m) |
| Low Tide | 8:22 AM(Sun 25 October) | 1.15 ft (0.35 m) |
| High Tide | 2:32 PM(Sun 25 October) | 6.17 ft (1.88 m) |
| Low Tide | 8:49 PM(Sun 25 October) | 0.69 ft (0.21 m) |
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Tide Times for Cape Town: Monday 26 October 2026
| Tide | Time (SAST)& Date | Height |
|---|---|---|
| High Tide | 2:59 AM(Mon 26 October) | 5.84 ft (1.78 m) |
| Low Tide | 8:57 AM(Mon 26 October) | 1.05 ft (0.32 m) |
| High Tide | 3:08 PM(Mon 26 October) | 6.27 ft (1.91 m) |
| Low Tide | 9:25 PM(Mon 26 October) | 0.62 ft (0.19 m) |
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Tide Times for Cape Town: Tuesday 27 October 2026
| Tide | Time (SAST)& Date | Height |
|---|---|---|
| High Tide | 3:36 AM(Tue 27 October) | 5.87 ft (1.79 m) |
| Low Tide | 9:35 AM(Tue 27 October) | 1.05 ft (0.32 m) |
| High Tide | 3:46 PM(Tue 27 October) | 6.23 ft (1.9 m) |
| Low Tide | 10:03 PM(Tue 27 October) | 0.72 ft (0.22 m) |
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Tide Times for Cape Town: Wednesday 28 October 2026
| Tide | Time (SAST)& Date | Height |
|---|---|---|
| High Tide | 4:15 AM(Wed 28 October) | 5.81 ft (1.77 m) |
| Low Tide | 10:14 AM(Wed 28 October) | 1.18 ft (0.36 m) |
| High Tide | 4:27 PM(Wed 28 October) | 6.0 ft (1.83 m) |
| Low Tide | 10:43 PM(Wed 28 October) | 0.95 ft (0.29 m) |
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Tide Times for Cape Town: Thursday 29 October 2026
| Tide | Time (SAST)& Date | Height |
|---|---|---|
| High Tide | 4:58 AM(Thu 29 October) | 5.61 ft (1.71 m) |
| Low Tide | 10:58 AM(Thu 29 October) | 1.48 ft (0.45 m) |
| High Tide | 5:11 PM(Thu 29 October) | 5.64 ft (1.72 m) |
| Low Tide | 11:27 PM(Thu 29 October) | 1.31 ft (0.4 m) |
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Tide Times for Cape Town: Friday 30 October 2026
| Tide | Time (SAST)& Date | Height |
|---|---|---|
| High Tide | 5:46 AM(Fri 30 October) | 5.32 ft (1.62 m) |
| Low Tide | 11:50 AM(Fri 30 October) | 1.84 ft (0.56 m) |
| High Tide | 6:03 PM(Fri 30 October) | 5.15 ft (1.57 m) |
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Tide Times for Cape Town: Saturday 31 October 2026
| Tide | Time (SAST)& Date | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Low Tide | 00:19 AM(Sat 31 October) | 1.77 ft (0.54 m) |
| High Tide | 6:44 AM(Sat 31 October) | 4.99 ft (1.52 m) |
| Low Tide | 12:58 PM(Sat 31 October) | 2.23 ft (0.68 m) |
| High Tide | 7:08 PM(Sat 31 October) | 4.66 ft (1.42 m) |
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Tide Times for Cape Town: Sunday 01 November 2026
| Tide | Time (SAST)& Date | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Low Tide | 1:30 AM(Sun 01 November) | 2.17 ft (0.66 m) |
| High Tide | 7:59 AM(Sun 01 November) | 4.72 ft (1.44 m) |
| Low Tide | 2:38 PM(Sun 01 November) | 2.46 ft (0.75 m) |
| High Tide | 8:38 PM(Sun 01 November) | 4.3 ft (1.31 m) |
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Tide Times for Cape Town: Monday 02 November 2026
| Tide | Time (SAST)& Date | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Low Tide | 3:08 AM(Mon 02 November) | 2.4 ft (0.73 m) |
| High Tide | 9:35 AM(Mon 02 November) | 4.66 ft (1.42 m) |
| Low Tide | 4:26 PM(Mon 02 November) | 2.36 ft (0.72 m) |
| High Tide | 10:26 PM(Mon 02 November) | 4.3 ft (1.31 m) |
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Tide Times for Cape Town: Tuesday 03 November 2026
| Tide | Time (SAST)& Date | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Low Tide | 4:43 AM(Tue 03 November) | 2.36 ft (0.72 m) |
| High Tide | 11:02 AM(Tue 03 November) | 4.89 ft (1.49 m) |
| Low Tide | 5:43 PM(Tue 03 November) | 2.03 ft (0.62 m) |
| High Tide | 11:47 PM(Tue 03 November) | 4.56 ft (1.39 m) |
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Tide Times for Cape Town: Wednesday 04 November 2026
| Tide | Time (SAST)& Date | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Low Tide | 5:51 AM(Wed 04 November) | 2.13 ft (0.65 m) |
| High Tide | 12:05 PM(Wed 04 November) | 5.18 ft (1.58 m) |
| Low Tide | 6:37 PM(Wed 04 November) | 1.71 ft (0.52 m) |
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Tide Times for Cape Town: Thursday 05 November 2026
| Tide | Time (SAST)& Date | Height |
|---|---|---|
| High Tide | 00:41 AM(Thu 05 November) | 4.86 ft (1.48 m) |
| Low Tide | 6:42 AM(Thu 05 November) | 1.87 ft (0.57 m) |
| High Tide | 12:52 PM(Thu 05 November) | 5.48 ft (1.67 m) |
| Low Tide | 7:19 PM(Thu 05 November) | 1.44 ft (0.44 m) |
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Tide Times for Cape Town: Friday 06 November 2026
| Tide | Time (SAST)& Date | Height |
|---|---|---|
| High Tide | 1:24 AM(Fri 06 November) | 5.12 ft (1.56 m) |
| Low Tide | 7:23 AM(Fri 06 November) | 1.67 ft (0.51 m) |
| High Tide | 1:32 PM(Fri 06 November) | 5.68 ft (1.73 m) |
| Low Tide | 7:55 PM(Fri 06 November) | 1.25 ft (0.38 m) |
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