Terms

Terms of Use

These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of capewavecheck.com ("the site"). By accessing or using this site, you agree to be bound by these terms. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the site. These terms were last updated in April 2025.

Nature of the service

Cape Wave Check provides surf, wind, wave, and tide-related information for general informational and recreational purposes only. The data and verdicts displayed on this site are derived from publicly available weather model data and third-party API services. They represent estimates and forecasts, not guaranteed real-time conditions. Ocean and weather conditions can change rapidly and unexpectedly.

The go, wait, and skip verdicts on this site are starting-point recommendations intended to assist recreational decision-making. They are not safety certifications, navigational aids, or authoritative assessments of whether any beach, ocean zone, or surf session is safe for any specific individual at any specific moment.

No warranty and limitation of liability

Cape Wave Check is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. We do not warrant that the site will be error-free, continuously available, or that the data displayed will be accurate, complete, or current at any given moment.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Cape Wave Check and its operators accept no liability for any loss, injury, damage, or expense arising from your reliance on information provided by this site. This includes but is not limited to personal injury, property damage, or financial loss resulting from decisions made based on data or recommendations displayed on the site. You use this site and act on any information or verdict displayed entirely at your own risk.

Surf and ocean safety

Ocean conditions are inherently unpredictable and potentially dangerous. No website, forecast tool, or surf report can substitute for your own direct observation of conditions, your own surfing ability, and your own judgement at the water's edge. Always observe conditions from the shore before entering. Follow any instructions, warnings, or flags displayed by lifeguards or beach safety officials. Be aware of your own ability level and the limitations of your equipment. Never surf alone in remote or unfamiliar locations. If you are uncertain about any condition, do not enter the water.

Acceptable use

You may use Cape Wave Check for personal, non-commercial recreational use. You may not scrape, copy, redistribute, or use the site's content or data in any commercial product or service without our written permission. You may not use the site in any way that could damage, disable, or impair its operation or interfere with other users' access to it.

Intellectual property

The text, design, code, and editorial content on Cape Wave Check are the property of Cape Wave Check and may not be reproduced or redistributed without permission. Weather and marine data displayed on the site is sourced from third-party providers and is subject to their respective terms of use.

Third-party links and services

This site may contain links to third-party websites, including surf schools, local businesses, accommodation, and travel services. Cape Wave Check is not responsible for the content, accuracy, safety, or practices of any third-party site, and a link does not constitute an endorsement.

Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of South Africa. Any disputes arising from use of this site shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the South African courts.

Contact

If you have questions about these Terms of Use, you can contact us at hello@capewavecheck.com.