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Haardebaai surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Wednesday 20 May 2026 SASTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Haardebaai surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Haardebaai sea temperature is
16.1° C
(Which is 1.0°C colder than average for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Haardebaai this week:
The surf forecast for Haardebaai over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Haardebaai in the next 16 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (May 20) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 21st May) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Mon 25th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 27th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Haardebaai over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Wed morning, calm by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | |
125 | 91 | 95 | 163 | 136 | 314 | 437 | 486 | 736 | 543 | 398 | 976 | 342 | 1761 | 2487 | 1944 | 1915 | 2211 | 1321 | 800 | 1829 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | on | glassy | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | off | off | off | off | |
High Tide | 6:10PM1.40m | 6:30AM1.31m | 7:12PM1.33m | 7:37AM1.19m | 8:23PM1.28m | 8:56AM1.10m | 9:39PM1.26m | 10:19AM1.08m | 10:48PM1.28m | 11:29AM1.11m | 11:45PM1.31m | 12:24PM1.17m | 00:31AM1.34m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:53AM0.18m | 00:24AM0.32m | 12:48PM0.29m | 1:33AM0.41m | 1:52PM0.39m | 2:55AM0.47m | 3:06PM0.46m | 4:18AM0.46m | 4:22PM0.48m | 5:28AM0.42m | 5:28PM0.47m | 6:21AM0.36m | 6:22PM0.44m | ||||||||
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 | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — |
 | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:44 | — |
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Temp °C | 18 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 19 | 17 |
14 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 20 | 21 | 12 | 13 | 13 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SW 18 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 12 |
 kJ | 125 | 91 | 260 | 193 | 159 | 314 | 171 | 186 | 736 | 543 | 331 | 976 | 342 | 1761 | 2487 | 1944 | 1915 | 2211 | 1321 | 800 | 1829 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 6 | S 6 | SW 14 | SE 13 | WSW 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SW 16 | SSE 10 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | W 23 |
| kJ | 111 | 84 | 68 | 163 | 116 | 126 | 437 | 486 | 81 | 33 | 398 | 41 | 168 | 52 | 47 | 29 | 216 | 56 | 15 | 3 | 10 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSE 11 | SW 20 | SE 8 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | E 8 | SW 16 | SSE 14 | SW 18 | SW 16 | E 11 | SE 11 | E 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | — | SE 10 | — |
| kJ | 25 | 56 | 95 | 12 | 136 | 55 | 115 | 99 | 5 | 94 | 19 | 49 | 318 | 2 | 30 | 8 | 27 | 15 | — | 4 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | NW 3 | NW 4 | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | SSE 6 | SE 5 | SE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 4 | W 6 | — |
| kJ | 742 | 530 | — | 3 | 10 | 14 | — | — | — | — | 18 | 13 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | 105 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 45 | 0 |
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Information about the Haardebaai Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Haardebaai provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Haardebaai can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Haardebaai surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Haardebaai) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Haardebaai may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Are you planning a holiday in Overberg? If you are looking for accommodation near Haardebaai, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Overberg, consider staying in Grabouw which is 30 km (19 miles) away. Other places in and around Overberg where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Hermanus which is 37 km (23 miles) away, Stellenbosch, Kayamnandi and Bellville.
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