Haardebaai surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Sunday 19 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
19.4° C
(Which is 1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 (Apr 24) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 12s period. 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 5.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 22) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 23) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Fri 24th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 24th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Most Powerful11AM (Wed 22nd Apr)16ft (5.0m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WNW on Sun afternoon, moderate winds from the SW by Tue afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Wed night, calm by Fri night).

Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
4
3
4
3
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
WSW
5
WSW
4.5
WSW
4.5
SW
4
SW
4
SW
3.5
SW
4
SSW
4
SSW
5
SSW
4.5
SSW
3.5
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.2
SSW
1.5
SSW
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SW
0.7
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
WSW
Period(s) (?)101011141413131213161615141312121111101210
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)176744375321785964005152364352885949113851044447882673156165626919714298192175
Wind
(km/h)
60
NNW
60
WNW
50
W
30
NW
40
NW
35
NW
35
NNW
20
SW
25
SSE
30
SE
45
SE
45
E
30
E
20
ESE
20
E
10
WNW
15
WSW
0
S
0
NE
15
SSE
15
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffoffcrosscross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
glassglassoncross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:36PM
1.54
4:49AM
1.62
5:20PM
1.46
5:35AM
1.48
6:09PM
1.34
6:29AM
1.31
7:12PM
1.23
7:41AM
1.16
8:40PM
1.15
9:22AM
1.07
10:22PM
1.17
11:04AM
1.09
11:39PM
1.26
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:27AM
-0.03
10:38PM
0.11
11:09AM
0.07
11:24PM
0.21
11:55AM
0.20
12:17AM
0.34
12:51PM
0.34
1:27AM
0.47
2:07PM
0.47
3:11AM
0.55
3:48PM
0.51
4:59AM
0.51
5:16PM
0.47
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunrise7:09--7:11--7:11--7:11--7:13--7:13--7:13--
Sunset-6:15--6:15--6:14--6:13--6:12--6:10--6:09-
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thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
488211-4-------------
Temp. °C161614151616161717161715162219202019192019
Feels °C (?)55277891112109691813171719201918
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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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