Haardebaai surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Thursday 30 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
17.5° 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 Friday (May 01) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Haardebaai in the next 16 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 5.0m 13s period and expected on Wednesday (May 06) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 1st May)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 1st May)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 2AM (Fri 1st May)10ft (3.0m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Thu night, strong winds from the NNW by Fri afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun night, min 13°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds.

Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thu
7
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
4
1
1
0
0
3
3
3
3
2
2
1
2
3
4
0
0
1
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
SW
14
2.5
SW
13
2.5
SW
12
3
WSW
12
2.5
WSW
11
3
W
10
2.1
W
10
1.3
WSW
15
1.4
WSW
14
2.3
WSW
11
2.2
WSW
13
1.9
WSW
13
1.7
WSW
12
1.9
WSW
12
2.5
S
11
1.2
W
11
1.1
WSW
15
0.9
WSW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.6
WSW
15
0.8
WSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2974
2415
1742
2474
1615
1703
926
674
774
1211
1581
1157
811
969
1642
367
485
323
175
144
236
Wind (km/h)
20
NW
45
NNW
50
NW
45
NNW
45
NNW
30
NNW
20
NNW
20
NW
25
NW
30
NNW
25
NW
25
WNW
10
NNW
0
NNE
10
SW
40
N
10
ENE
10
NE
20
NNW
15
NW
10
SW
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
off
cross
High Tide
2:47AM1.53m
3:12PM1.44m
3:17AM1.52m
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
Low Tide
8:44PM0.23m
9:07AM0.11m
9:13PM0.22m
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
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part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
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7:18
7:20
7:20
7:20
7:22
7:22
7:24
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6:04
6:02
6:01
6:00
6:00
5:59
5:58
5:57
1
9
2
1
3
4
5
2
Temp °C
16
16
17
16
17
18
18
19
21
18
17
17
16
14
15
14
14
14
13
15
16
14
7
7
7
8
11
14
15
17
15
13
13
13
12
14
5
11
11
12
12
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
SW
14
2.5
SW
13
2.5
SW
12
3
WSW
12
2.5
WSW
11
1
S
11
2.1
W
10
1.7
W
10
1.4
WSW
14
2.3
WSW
11
2.2
WSW
13
1.9
WSW
13
1.7
WSW
12
1.9
WSW
12
2.5
S
11
5
SSE
13
4.5
SSE
13
0.9
WSW
14
0.7
SW
13
3
SSE
11
2.5
SSE
12
Energy kJ
2974
2415
1742
2474
1615
235
926
575
774
1211
1581
1157
811
969
1642
7472
6864
323
175
1858
1935
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSE
11
0.4
SE
10
0.7
S
15
0.5
S
15
0.9
S
11
0.4
SSE
14
0.9
S
11
1.3
WSW
15
0.7
S
10
1.1
WSW
14
0.8
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
11
1.8
S
11
1.6
WSW
12
1.2
W
11
1.1
WSW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.3
SW
17
0.6
WSW
15
1.1
SSE
16
Energy kJ
79
28
212
104
198
69
184
674
96
453
192
236
123
764
705
367
485
276
43
144
620
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
10
0.1
SE
10
0.5
S
14
0.4
WSW
18
0.8
WSW
16
0.8
S
10
0.4
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
14
0.2
SSE
12
0.3
S
13
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.7
SW
16
0.3
SW
17
0.5
SW
12
0.8
WSW
14
Energy kJ
10
4
107
127
339
133
71
181
67
15
29
81
79
261
45
71
236
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
NNW
5
2.3
NW
6
2.1
NNW
6
2.2
NNW
6
3
W
10
1.9
W
10
5
SSE
12
3.5
SSE
11
Energy kJ
78
399
280
406
1703
716
7249
2793
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
4
3
4
3
3
3
4
4
3
2
3
4
5
5
4
5
1
3
Distance (km)
0
230
133
230
133
7
0
0
0
7
7
34
0
0
0
41
4
8
7
0
34
Best forecast wave conditions in Overberg
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
3
4
4
5
4
4
3
4
4
3
3
4
4
5
5
4
5
4
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
4
5
4
4
3
4
4
4
3
4
4
5
8
6
5
8
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
7
6
5
7
4
4
5
4
4
5
5
4
5
4
5
5
6
6
8
9
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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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