Haardebaai surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Saturday 02 May 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 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 Sunday (May 03) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Haardebaai in the next 16 days are 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 05) 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 6.0m 11s period and expected on Wednesday (May 06) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 3rd May)7ft (2.1m) 10s
Best Surf11AM (Tue 5th May)8ft (2.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 8PM (Tue 5th May)11ft (3.5m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Sat morning, light winds from the NW by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, near gales from the SE by Tue night).

Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
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
1
3
2
3
2
2
2
3
4
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
WSW
11
2.4
WSW
10
2.1
W
10
1.5
WSW
15
2.5
W
14
2.5
W
10
2.5
WSW
13
2.3
WSW
13
2.2
WSW
12
2.5
S
11
3.5
S
11
0.9
WSW
12
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.8
WSW
13
0.7
WSW
15
0.9
WSW
14
1
WSW
13
1.5
WSW
16
1.8
WSW
15
1.7
WSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2130
1221
936
924
2606
1223
2071
1712
1338
1570
2745
250
309
268
215
188
290
321
1108
1412
1159
Wind (km/h)
45
NNW
35
NNW
20
NNW
30
NNW
30
NW
35
NW
30
WNW
20
W
15
NW
5
SSE
20
SE
50
SE
55
SE
45
SE
40
SE
30
SE
30
SE
20
E
25
ESE
30
SE
15
ENE
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
glassy
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
High Tide
3:42PM1.43m
3:47AM1.48m
4:12PM1.40m
4:18AM1.42m
4:43PM1.34m
4:49AM1.34m
5:16PM1.28m
5:22AM1.26m
5:55PM1.20m
6:00AM1.17m
6:42PM1.13m
6:49AM1.09m
7:47PM1.09m
Low Tide
9:35AM0.12m
9:43PM0.24m
10:03AM0.16m
10:13PM0.28m
10:33AM0.22m
10:44PM0.34m
11:03AM0.29m
11:16PM0.42m
11:37AM0.37m
11:54PM0.50m
12:17PM0.44m
00:43AM0.58m
1:09PM0.51m
1:57AM0.63m
cloud
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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7:20
7:20
7:20
7:22
7:22
7:24
7:24
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6:01
6:00
6:00
5:59
5:58
5:57
5:57
1
14
2
2
3
16
2
2
4
2
Temp °C
16
17
18
19
21
19
17
17
15
15
16
16
16
15
16
16
17
16
15
17
16
7
11
14
14
16
14
11
11
12
14
12
12
7
6
9
10
12
11
10
12
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
WSW
11
2.4
WSW
10
2.1
W
10
1.5
WSW
15
0.5
S
10
1.1
WSW
14
0.8
SSW
12
2.3
WSW
13
2.2
WSW
12
2.5
S
11
3.5
S
11
0.9
WSW
12
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.8
WSW
13
0.7
WSW
15
0.9
WSW
14
1.6
SSE
9
1.6
SSE
10
1.8
WSW
15
1.7
WSW
14
Energy kJ
2130
1221
936
924
51
453
195
1712
1338
1570
2745
250
309
268
215
188
290
374
470
1412
1159
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
S
11
1
S
11
0.9
S
11
0.6
SSW
10
0.5
S
15
0.7
S
13
0.1
SE
13
0.8
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
11
2
WSW
11
1.6
WSW
11
0.6
SW
16
0.6
WSW
11
0.4
WSW
11
0.4
SW
16
0.6
WSW
12
0.4
SW
20
1.2
SE
10
1.5
WSW
16
1.3
SSE
14
1
SSE
13
Energy kJ
195
235
181
77
109
171
7
189
161
984
593
206
100
45
69
94
97
316
1108
603
346
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
14
0.4
SSE
14
0.8
WSW
16
0.6
S
11
0.4
SSW
10
0.4
SSE
10
0.1
SE
13
0.2
SSE
12
0.2
SSE
12
0.3
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.1
SW
20
0.2
WSW
21
0.3
SSE
12
1
WSW
13
1.3
SSE
14
0.7
SE
12
0.4
SE
12
Energy kJ
107
69
339
82
33
33
7
15
14
50
79
15
44
29
321
742
147
38
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
NNW
6
1.9
NW
6
1.8
W
10
2.5
W
14
2.5
W
10
2.5
WSW
13
6
SSE
11
5.5
SE
11
5
SE
11
3.5
SE
11
3
SSE
11
2.5
SSE
11
0.6
ESE
4
1.8
SE
11
1.7
SE
12
Energy kJ
305
287
637
2606
1223
2071
8864
6911
5874
3028
2092
1439
10
698
805
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
4
4
4
1
4
3
4
4
4
3
6
2
3
3
3
3
3
4
Distance (km)
230
16
0
7
31
31
41
35
0
0
4
74
235
366
233
19
27
8
8
19
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Overberg
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
6
5
5
4
4
5
6
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
4
6
5
5
4
9
8
6
6
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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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