Haardebaai Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.38° S 18.83° E

Haardebaai Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 05 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Haardebaai sea temperature is
14.8°C
0.9° 

Haardebaai surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Haardebaai surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, SW swell with 4,732 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 14s period with SW swell.

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 Monday (Sep 07) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 14s 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 3.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) 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 3.5m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 12) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 7th Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 14s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 7th Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sat 12th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the ESE on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, strong winds from the SE by Fri morning).

Sat
5
Sunday
6
Monday
7
Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
11
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
3
2
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SSW
10
1.9
SW
21
2.5
SW
18
2.1
SW
16
2
SW
15
2.1
SW
14
2
SW
13
1.3
SSW
12
1
WSW
12
0.7
WSW
12
0.7
SW
14
1
SW
13
1
WSW
13
1.8
SW
12
3
SW
15
2.5
WSW
14
2.5
SW
13
2
WSW
12
1.8
SW
12
1.6
SW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
214
3096
3681
2259
1638
1572
1346
486
294
145
211
336
346
948
3919
3066
2454
1173
918
660
Wind (km/h)
55
ESE
50
ESE
40
E
35
ESE
25
E
10
NW
10
S
10
E
5
SSW
10
SSE
15
SE
25
SSE
30
SE
30
ESE
25
ESE
40
SE
40
SE
45
SE
40
SE
45
ESE
Wind State
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
High Tide
10:28PM1.13m
11:39AM1.12m
00:05AM1.21m
12:48PM1.28m
1:07AM1.34m
1:36PM1.45m
1:53AM1.45m
2:16PM1.58m
2:33AM1.53m
2:52PM1.68m
3:10AM1.57m
3:26PM1.72m
3:44AM1.57m
Low Tide
3:57PM0.60m
5:15AM0.49m
5:55PM0.51m
6:33AM0.36m
7:03PM0.35m
7:24AM0.23m
7:52PM0.20m
8:05AM0.12m
8:32PM0.09m
8:42AM0.04m
9:09PM0.01m
9:16AM0.01m
9:43PM-0.01m
clear
clear
clear
clear
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:56
6:56
6:54
6:52
6:52
6:50
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:28
6:29
6:30
6:30
6:30
6:31
6:31
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2
2
Temp °C
18
14
17
21
19
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22
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12
Feels °C
10
5
10
15
17
21
22
20
22
22
18
13
11
11
13
11
9
7
5
3
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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.

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