Noordhoek Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(South-Africa – Port Elizabeth)
| Name: | Noordhoek |
|---|---|
| Type: | beach and reef |
| Reliability: | very consistent |
| Best Swell: SW | Offshore Wind: NW |
Noordhoek in Port Elizabeth is a fairly exposed beach and reef break that has very consistent surf Offshore winds are from the northwest. Groundswells more frequent than windswells and the ideal swell direction is from the southwest. The beach breaks offers right-handers as well as a right hand reef break.. Sometimes crowded. Watch out for sharks and rocks.
Overall Noordhoek Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
The rose diagram illustrates the variation of swells directed at Noordhoek through an a... (show all text)
This picture describes how frequently and how strongly the wind blows from different di... (show all text)
Also see Noordhoek surf quality by season and Noordhoek surf quality by month.
| Contours: | Roads & Rivers: | Select a surf break from the menu |
Use this relief map to navigate to South-Africa - Port Elizabeth surf breaks and tide stations that are in the area of Noordhoek
Visitor Reviews of Noordhoek |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Noordhoek:(click location name for more details) |
||
| Closest break | Summerstrand | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Millers Point | 2 mi |
| Third closest break | Wild Side | 3 mi |
| Fourth closest break | The Fence | 4 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Sea Vista | 7 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Noordhoek: |
||
| Closest wave buoy | Brazil Buoy | 4314 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Lion Buoy | 5405 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Nice Buoy | 5444 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Gascogne Buoy | 5792 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Middle Atlantic Buoy | 5824 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Noordhoek: |
||
| Closest tide station | Durban, South Africa | 425 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Heard Island, Antarctica | 2667 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Mawson, Antarctica | 2754 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Davis, Antarctica | 3135 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Royal Bay (Moltke Harbor), South Georgia | 3256 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Noordhoek: |
||
| Closest ski area | Tiffindell (South Africa) | 265 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Afri-Ski (Lesotho) | 401 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Afri-Ski (Lesotho) | 401 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Afri-Ski (Lesotho) | 401 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Afri-Ski (Lesotho) | 401 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Noordhoek: |
||
| Closest city location | Port Elizabeth (South Africa) | 7 mi |
| Second closest city location | Uitenhage (South Africa) | 25 mi |
| Third closest city location | Kirkwood (South Africa) | 45 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Jeffrey's Bay (South Africa) | 45 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Kruisfontein (South Africa) | 56 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Noordhoek is Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) in South Africa, which is 9 km (6 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Noordhoek is Bisho Airport (VIY), also in South Africa, 192 km (119 miles) away.
