
Surf Forecasts:
Haardebaai surf forecast from 9 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 14 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 15 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with 5,476 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 11 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 13s 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 Sunday (Oct 11) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Haardebaai in the next 16 days are 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 15) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Monday (Oct 12) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 11th Oct) | 7ft (2.2m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Wed 14th Oct) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 15th Oct) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Haardebaai over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the NW by Mon morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Mon afternoon, light winds from the NNW by Tue night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 9 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
2655 | 2013 | 1422 | 2168 | 1583 | 1281 | 1042 | 945 | 524 | 1344 | 741 | 750 | 573 | 733 | 2278 | 2274 | 3843 | 5476 | 4765 | 2848 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | on | on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 2:25PM1.64m | 2:47AM1.52m | 2:56PM1.66m | 3:18AM1.53m | 3:27PM1.64m | 3:48AM1.50m | 3:56PM1.58m | 4:18AM1.45m | 4:26PM1.49m | 4:47AM1.38m | 4:55PM1.38m | 5:18AM1.28m | 5:26PM1.27m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:44PM0.03m | 8:49AM0.10m | 9:15PM0.01m | 9:20AM0.11m | 9:44PM0.04m | 9:50AM0.15m | 10:12PM0.10m | 10:19AM0.21m | 10:40PM0.18m | 10:48AM0.30m | 11:09PM0.28m | 11:18AM0.40m | 11:39PM0.39m | |||||||
— | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
6:52 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:58 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 15 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | E 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 |
2655 | 2013 | 1422 | 2168 | 1583 | 1281 | 1042 | 945 | 524 | 2 | 741 | 750 | 573 | 733 | 2278 | 2274 | 3843 | 5476 | 4765 | 2848 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 20 | WSW 18 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 | E 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | — | — | — | W 12 |
8 | 32 | 983 | 503 | 499 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 19 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 8 | — | — | — | 497 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 16 | WSW 18 | E 10 | WSW 15 | ESE 9 | W 12 | W 12 | — | — | — | E 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
20 | 31 | 2 | 246 | 17 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 3 | — | SE 4 | — | — | — | — | WNW 6 | WSW 11 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | WNW 5 | — | — | — | — |
— | 7 | — | 26 | — | — | — | — | 167 | 1344 | — | — | 48 | — | — | 102 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 41 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 45 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 7 | 0 | 34 | 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.
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