Haardebaai Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.38° S 18.83° E

Haardebaai Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 09 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Haardebaai sea temperature is
13.9°C
2.2° 

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


Haardebaai surf forecast from 9 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 14 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 15 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with 5,476 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 11 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 13s 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 Sunday (Oct 11) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 13s. 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 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 15) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Monday (Oct 12) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 11th Oct)7ft (2.2m) 13s
Best Surf 8PM (Wed 14th Oct)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Most Powerful11AM (Thu 15th Oct)11ft (3.5m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the NW by Mon morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Mon afternoon, light winds from the NNW by Tue night).

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Wave
Height (m)
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WSW
12
2.5
WSW
12
1.9
SSW
14
2.5
SW
13
2.2
SW
13
2.1
SW
12
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2655
2013
1422
2168
1583
1281
1042
945
524
1344
741
750
573
733
2278
2274
3843
5476
4765
2848
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
20
ESE
15
SE
15
SSE
5
WSW
10
WSW
5
S
10
NW
35
NW
35
WNW
15
WNW
15
W
20
W
5
NNW
10
WNW
25
WNW
25
NNW
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WNW
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Wind State
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High Tide
2:25PM1.64m
2:47AM1.52m
2:56PM1.66m
3:18AM1.53m
3:27PM1.64m
3:48AM1.50m
3:56PM1.58m
4:18AM1.45m
4:26PM1.49m
4:47AM1.38m
4:55PM1.38m
5:18AM1.28m
5:26PM1.27m
Low Tide
8:44PM0.03m
8:49AM0.10m
9:15PM0.01m
9:20AM0.11m
9:44PM0.04m
9:50AM0.15m
10:12PM0.10m
10:19AM0.21m
10:40PM0.18m
10:48AM0.30m
11:09PM0.28m
11:18AM0.40m
11:39PM0.39m
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Temp °C
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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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