Haardebaai surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Sunday 26 Apr 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
18.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Friday (May 01) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Haardebaai in the next 16 days are 3.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 12s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 1st May)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 1st May)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 5PM (Thu 30th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Sun morning, light winds from the SSW by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu night).

Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
4
2
1
2
2
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
W
7
2.3
WSW
8
3.5
SW
11
2.5
WSW
10
2.4
S
10
2.5
S
10
2.5
S
11
1.1
SW
10
1.1
SW
10
0.9
SW
10
1.3
SW
13
1
SW
10
1
SSW
14
3.5
SSW
17
3
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
13
2.4
SSW
13
2.2
SSW
12
2.5
SW
11
2.3
WSW
11
1.9
WSW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
430
606
2508
1244
1198
1360
1450
260
236
150
535
216
425
6752
4228
2349
1805
1450
1667
1216
837
Wind (km/h)
40
NW
40
SW
35
SW
20
SSW
20
SW
20
S
20
SE
25
SE
25
E
20
ESE
35
SE
30
ESE
25
ESE
30
SE
15
E
20
NW
30
NW
35
NNW
30
NNW
25
NW
25
NNW
off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
High Tide
12:12PM1.17m
00:31AM1.36m
1:01PM1.25m
1:12AM1.44m
1:39PM1.33m
1:46AM1.49m
2:12PM1.38m
2:17AM1.52m
2:42PM1.42m
2:47AM1.53m
3:12PM1.44m
3:17AM1.52m
3:42PM1.43m
3:47AM1.48m
Low Tide
6:17PM0.40m
6:59AM0.30m
7:02PM0.34m
7:37AM0.22m
7:40PM0.28m
8:09AM0.16m
8:13PM0.24m
8:39AM0.12m
8:44PM0.23m
9:07AM0.11m
9:13PM0.22m
9:35AM0.12m
9:43PM0.24m
light rain
heavy rain
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
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7:15
7:16
7:16
7:18
7:18
7:18
7:20
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6:07
6:07
6:06
6:05
6:04
6:02
6:01
4
13
9
2
2
Temp °C
16
16
14
15
15
15
15
16
15
14
17
15
15
17
15
15
17
16
17
19
18
8
9
9
10
10
10
10
11
9
9
12
9
11
12
10
11
11
11
12
14
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NNE
5
0.4
SW
15
0.1
W
12
2.5
WSW
10
2.4
S
10
2.5
S
10
2.5
S
11
2.5
S
12
2.5
SSE
12
2.5
SSE
12
2.1
SSE
12
1.7
SSE
12
1.3
SSE
12
3.5
SSW
17
3
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
13
2.4
SSW
13
2.2
SSW
12
2.5
SW
11
2.3
WSW
11
1.9
WSW
11
Energy kJ
12
54
3
1244
1198
1360
1450
2059
1960
1694
1226
811
446
6752
4228
2349
1805
1450
1667
1216
837
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
15
0.2
SSE
15
0.1
NW
12
1.9
WSW
12
1.4
SW
11
1.3
SW
10
1.1
SW
10
1.1
SW
10
0.9
SW
10
1.3
SW
13
1
SW
10
1
SW
12
0.9
SSE
11
0.6
SSE
11
0.6
WSW
13
0.4
SE
10
0.1
SE
9
0.8
S
12
0.8
S
12
0.8
WSW
16
Energy kJ
76
21
6
956
476
328
260
236
150
535
216
259
223
78
106
23
3
172
166
298
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSE
15
0.1
E
10
0.2
E
11
0.1
SW
17
0.2
SSW
15
0.3
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.6
SW
14
0.4
SSW
17
0.7
SW
13
1
SSW
14
0.4
SE
10
0.1
W
21
0.5
S
14
0.5
SSW
11
0.6
S
11
Energy kJ
45
2
9
11
21
40
87
127
113
161
425
25
9
102
70
89
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
W
7
2.3
WSW
8
3.5
SW
11
2.3
S
10
0.5
E
3
0.5
E
3
1.1
SE
5
0.9
SE
4
0.8
ESE
4
0.9
WNW
4
0.9
NW
4
0.8
NW
4
Energy kJ
430
606
2508
1124
5
5
59
24
19
21
28
19
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
4
4
2
2
3
3
3
3
4
2
3
5
4
4
3
4
4
3
3
Distance (km)
44
419
203
54
1861
23
4
203
8
8
366
19
4
366
4
0
45
16
7
45
7
Best forecast wave conditions in Overberg
Rating
(10 max)
2
5
4
5
4
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
4
4
5
4
5
6
5
4
4
4
5
6
5
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
7
8
6
5
5
5
5
9
6
9
6
5
5
8
6
5
4
5
4
4
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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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