Surf Forecasts:
Haardebaai surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 17s period, SW swell with 10,731 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s 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 (Jul 19) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Haardebaai in the next 16 days are 4.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Haardebaai over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's cookin' for Haardebaai over the next couple of weeks.
We're looking at a solid run of groundswell heading into this reef break. The water's sitting at about 60°F which is pretty much normal for this time of year. Expect some decent size waves, but this is definitely a spot for the experienced crew – it's a consistent reef setup and the size will mostly be pushing head-high and bigger.
The first few days are a bit mixed, but the real standout is shaping up for Tuesday, July 21. Head out early that morning – we've got glassy conditions with a light breeze, a clean 8ft swell from the southwest with a 14-second period, and the combined energy's pumping at 2473. That's proper groundswell, and with the reef handling the longer period nicely, expect some powerful, well-shaped lines. It's a bit of a bigger swell, so only for those who know what they're doing. Crowds can be around sometimes, but with that size and an advanced break, it might thin out a bit.
Another gem is Friday, July 24. Early morning again – total glass, zero wind, and an 12ft SW swell with a 14-second period. The wave energy is massive at 4757. That's for the experts only – too big for anyone else. If you're keen, that's your window.
Between those days, there are some good sessions too. Wednesday, July 22 morning has a moderate offshore wind and a clean 7ft swell. Thursday, July 23 morning is also clean with a 8ft swell. But the afternoons tend to get a bit rougher with onshore winds.
From the 25th onward, it's pretty much a write-off. Strong onshore winds, blown-out conditions, poor quality. That run lasts through the rest of July and into early August. The swell fades right down to under 3ft by the end, and the wind keeps it messy. The only tiny hope is the very end of the window – August 2 has some small, cleanish waves with offshore winds around 2ft, but it's really just ordinary.
So, bottom line: your best shots are Tuesday 21 July morning and Friday 24 July morning. Get out there early, paddle hard, and enjoy the reef.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Sun morning, calm by Tue morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Wed night, calm by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 11 | SW 9 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 10 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1227 | 1154 | 1120 | 508 | 167 | 493 | 2448 | 2532 | 1799 | 1341 | 1243 | 850 | 1399 | 5869 | 9227 | 4757 | 3621 | 3706 | 1972 | 1939 | 1073 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | off | on | glassy | glassy | on | on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:00PM1.44m | 7:20AM1.18m | 7:44PM1.32m | 8:11AM1.08m | 8:35PM1.21m | 9:18AM1.00m | 9:42PM1.12m | 10:47AM0.98m | 11:05PM1.09m | 12:12PM1.02m | 00:20AM1.12m | 1:11PM1.10m | 1:15AM1.19m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:38PM0.27m | 1:24AM0.34m | 1:19PM0.39m | 2:12AM0.44m | 2:06PM0.51m | 3:13AM0.52m | 3:10PM0.61m | 4:33AM0.56m | 4:45PM0.65m | 5:58AM0.54m | 6:16PM0.62m | 7:00AM0.48m | 7:16PM0.55m | ||||||||
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 | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — |
 | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — |
mm | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 15 |
Feels °C | 8 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SW 9 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 10 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 12 |
| kJ | 53 | 1154 | 1120 | 508 | 167 | 493 | 2448 | 2532 | 1799 | 1341 | 1243 | 850 | 1399 | 5869 | 9227 | 4757 | 3621 | 3706 | 1972 | 1939 | 1073 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | W 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SW 8 | SW 12 | SE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SE 13 | WSW 13 | SE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | SE 11 | SSW 14 | — | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 31 | 52 | 79 | 70 | 90 | 200 | 97 | 79 | 46 | 47 | 104 | 192 | 25 | 154 | 22 | 13 | 12 | 5 | 606 | — | 246 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SE 9 | W 10 | W 10 | S 8 | SW 7 | W 9 | W 9 | — | SSW 15 | SE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 12 | SE 12 | — | — | SE 11 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 21 | 30 | 50 | 69 | 55 | 75 | 25 | 14 | — | 72 | 30 | 11 | 61 | 23 | — | — | 31 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 11 | — | — | — | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 4 | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 11 | ESE 5 | SE 6 | SE 5 |
| kJ | 1227 | — | — | — | 94 | — | — | — | — | — | 20 | 54 | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 71 | 157 | 79 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 34 | 16 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 19 | 8 |
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