As of today, out of season, returns ~October. Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.
The Table Mountain "tablecloth" is an orographic cloud layer that forms on and spills over the flat summit of Table Mountain, Cape Town.
Moist onshore air is forced up the mountain by southeasterly winds, cools, and condenses into a sheet of stratocumulus that can cascade down the cliffs or lie stalled over the plateau.
The phenomenon is highly visual and weather dependent, prized by photographers and locals alike.
Where to see it
A taste of where to see it. The full map, exact coordinates and the best timing for each spot live in the app.
| Viewing spots |
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| Table Mountain Aerial Cableway - Upper Station / Plateau |
| Signal Hill / Noon Gun Lookout |
| + 2 more spots, with exact coordinates and timing, in the app → |
This is the short version
This page shows a taste. The app has the full list of where to see this, the exact timing, and live conditions for 1,000+ natural phenomena worldwide, so you know the moment one is genuinely worth the trip.