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Haardebaai surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Saturday 16 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
16.5° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)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 with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s. 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 2.1m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) 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 3.5m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (May 19) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 21st May) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sat 23rd May) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sat 23rd May) | 7ft (2.1m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Haardebaai over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Sat night, near gales from the SE by Tue morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed night, min 16°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Tue afternoon, light winds from the NE by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | |
1049 | 787 | 526 | 876 | 837 | 1175 | 975 | 649 | 528 | 444 | 260 | 180 | 119 | 119 | 161 | 144 | 314 | 375 | 421 | 528 | 1369 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | |
High Tide | 2:57PM1.54m | 3:09AM1.69m | 3:42PM1.56m | 3:55AM1.65m | 4:27PM1.53m | 4:43AM1.56m | 5:17PM1.48m | 5:34AM1.44m | 6:10PM1.40m | 6:30AM1.31m | 7:12PM1.33m | 7:37AM1.19m | 8:23PM1.28m | 8:56AM1.10m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:59PM0.10m | 9:31AM-0.04m | 9:45PM0.10m | 10:16AM-0.00m | 10:33PM0.14m | 11:02AM0.08m | 11:26PM0.22m | 11:53AM0.18m | 00:24AM0.32m | 12:48PM0.29m | 1:33AM0.41m | 1:52PM0.39m | 2:55AM0.47m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 |
 | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:45 | — | 5:45 |
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Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 |
17 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 14 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SW 18 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
 kJ | 1049 | 787 | 526 | 876 | 837 | 1175 | 975 | 649 | 528 | 444 | 260 | 180 | 119 | 119 | 187 | 154 | 314 | 219 | 204 | 528 | 1369 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 6 | S 10 | SSW 8 | S 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | — | SSW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 5 | SW 16 | WSW 10 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 625 | 426 | 279 | 227 | 34 | 56 | 151 | 5 | 22 | 37 | — | 26 | 57 | 47 | 161 | 144 | 155 | 49 | 421 | 103 | 165 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WSW 15 | S 13 | S 10 | S 13 | S 12 | S 16 | — | SW 10 | — | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSE 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SE 8 | SW 16 | S 6 | SSW 5 | ESE 12 |
| kJ | — | — | 152 | 89 | 100 | 85 | 108 | 5 | — | 4 | — | 26 | 57 | 54 | 47 | 66 | 53 | 375 | 40 | 31 | 15 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SSE 4 | ESE 4 | SSE 5 | SE 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | — | S 6 | — | — | WSW 5 | NW 4 |
| kJ | 38 | 24 | 16 | 34 | 31 | 74 | 195 | 992 | 1622 | 1276 | 1341 | 676 | 640 | 304 | — | — | 22 | — | — | 19 | 12 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 27 | 8 | 27 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 66 | 66 | 19 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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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