Haardebaai Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.38° S 18.83° E

Haardebaai Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 15 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Haardebaai sea temperature is
14.7°C
1.0° 

Haardebaai surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Haardebaai surf forecast from 15 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 15 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with 4,005 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 15 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period with SW swell.

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 Tuesday (Sep 15) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 8s. 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 7s period and expected on Friday (Sep 18) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 15th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 15s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 15th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 2AM (Wed 16th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Haardebaai over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Mainly near gales.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Fri morning). Mainly strong winds.

Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
NW
6
1.4
SW
16
3
WSW
14
2.3
SW
14
1.9
WSW
13
2.2
SW
13
2.2
SW
12
2
SW
12
1.8
SW
11
1.6
SW
11
1.7
SW
13
1.6
SW
12
1.3
SW
12
1.4
SW
14
2.1
SW
14
2.1
SW
14
2
WSW
13
1.6
WSW
12
1.3
WSW
12
1.1
WSW
12
1.1
SW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
386
989
4005
2037
1230
1569
1347
1092
798
589
961
712
448
721
1527
1640
1289
784
443
336
283
Wind (km/h)
50
NW
55
NW
30
S
30
SE
35
SE
35
ESE
35
ESE
45
SE
35
ESE
45
ESE
45
ESE
45
ESE
30
ESE
45
SE
35
SE
35
SE
35
SE
30
SE
30
ESE
35
ESE
30
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Wind State
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off
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on
cross-on
on
on
on
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cross-on
cross-on
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on
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on
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cross-on
High Tide
5:28PM1.42m
5:47AM1.26m
5:58PM1.29m
6:20AM1.14m
6:33PM1.15m
7:04AM1.02m
7:24PM1.02m
8:41AM0.92m
9:33PM0.94m
11:25AM0.96m
11:41PM1.00m
12:29PM1.09m
00:36AM1.11m
Low Tide
11:17AM0.26m
11:43PM0.29m
11:46AM0.38m
00:13AM0.41m
12:17PM0.51m
00:50AM0.54m
12:58PM0.64m
1:57AM0.65m
2:47PM0.74m
4:48AM0.67m
5:48PM0.69m
6:14AM0.57m
6:43PM0.57m
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6:35
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6:35
6:36
6:37
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 mm
20
Temp °C
16
17
14
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15
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Feels °C
6
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6
6
6
12
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10
10
11
11
12
11
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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.

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