Haardebaai surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Sunday 14 Dec 2025 SAST
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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
17.4° C
(Which is 1.8°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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 16) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Haardebaai in the next 12 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 17) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Dec 21) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Tue 16th Dec)8ft (2.4m) 12s
Best Surf 8AM (Tue 16th Dec)8ft (2.4m) 12s
Most Powerful 2AM (Wed 17th Dec)10ft (3.0m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Haardebaai over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the ESE on Thu morning, strong winds from the SE by Sat afternoon).

Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sun
21
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
3
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
SW
3
SW
3
SW
2.5
SW
2.4
WSW
2.2
WSW
3
SW
2.1
WSW
1.8
WSW
1.1
WSW
0.9
WSW
1.4
SW
1.3
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
1.8
SW
1.9
SW
2
SW
1.8
SW
1.6
SW
1.3
SW
Period(s) (?)1112121212121413131212991313121212121212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)17462297226919461607129131971511100938623628124921521690210821148899650486
Wind
(km/h)
15
SE
10
SSW
15
SSW
15
SE
15
W
30
W
20
SW
25
S
25
SSE
25
SE
25
SE
30
SSE
25
ESE
30
SE
35
SSE
30
ESE
40
SE
45
SE
35
ESE
40
SE
50
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
crossoncross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
onononononononononononon
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:16AM
1.09
12:19PM
1.25
1:01AM
1.16
1:02PM
1.28
1:40AM
1.22
1:41PM
1.33
2:16AM
1.28
2:18PM
1.37
2:50AM
1.33
2:53PM
1.40
3:23AM
1.37
3:27PM
1.41
3:57AM
1.39
4:01PM
1.41
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:11AM
0.54
6:55PM
0.38
7:00AM
0.49
7:33PM
0.32
7:40AM
0.43
8:07PM
0.27
8:17AM
0.38
8:41PM
0.23
8:52AM
0.34
9:14PM
0.20
9:26AM
0.32
9:46PM
0.18
10:00AM
0.31
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sun
21
Sunrise-5:26--5:26--5:26--5:26--5:26--5:28--5:28-
Sunset--7:52--7:52--7:52--7:53--7:54--7:54--7:55
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
------3--------------
Temp. °C181920202020201918171919182020192121202223
Feels °C (?)171819201918171613111413141515141514131515
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The above surf forecast table for Haardebaai provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 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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