Haardebaai surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Thursday 01 Jan 2026 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
17.6° C
(Which is 2.1°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 Friday (Jan 02) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Haardebaai in the next 12 days are 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 07) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 03) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 2nd Jan)4ft (1.2m) 12s
Best Surf 8PM (Tue 6th Jan)6ft (1.8m) 11s
Most Powerful 2PM (Wed 7th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 13s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, strong winds from the SE by Sun afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun night, min 18°C on Wed afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Sun night, light winds from the SSW by Tue morning).

Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thu
08
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
0.9
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.9
WSW
1.8
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.2
WSW
1.2
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.5
SW
1.3
WSW
1.5
SW
1.8
SW
1.4
WSW
3
SSW
3.5
SSW
3.5
SW
3
SW
3
SW
2.5
SW
Period(s) (?)121218161414131212121111121111121213121212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)421319553117015251314734397384464544396604716460245441704241304123582034
Wind
(km/h)
5
S
15
W
20
SSW
25
SE
30
SSE
40
SE
35
SE
40
SE
45
SE
30
ESE
20
S
20
S
20
SSE
15
WSW
20
W
20
SSW
20
S
25
S
20
SE
25
SE
30
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
off
crossonononononononcross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononon
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:16AM
1.43
2:29PM
1.56
3:04AM
1.52
3:18PM
1.58
3:50AM
1.58
4:03PM
1.57
4:33AM
1.60
4:46PM
1.52
5:15AM
1.58
5:28PM
1.43
5:55AM
1.53
6:08PM
1.33
6:36AM
1.45
6:50PM
1.22
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:05PM
0.11
8:22AM
0.21
8:53PM
0.04
9:12AM
0.14
9:38PM
0.01
10:00AM
0.11
10:19PM
0.01
10:45AM
0.12
10:59PM
0.06
11:29AM
0.17
11:38PM
0.13
12:12PM
0.25
12:15AM
0.23
12:56PM
0.34
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thu
08
Sunrise-5:35--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:39--5:39--5:41-
Sunset--8:00--8:00--8:00--8:00--8:00--8:00--8:00
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C212222212121192121212121212121201919181920
Feels °C (?)212121201716141514161919212019201615141415
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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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