Haardebaai Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.38° S 18.83° E

Haardebaai Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 01 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Haardebaai sea temperature is
17.5°C
0.5° 

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


Haardebaai surf forecast from 1 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 6 Nov, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 11s period, W swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 7 Nov, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SSW swell with 3,933 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 4 Nov, 8AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period with SSW 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 Wednesday (Nov 04) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Haardebaai in the next 16 days are 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 07) 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 0.9m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Nov 05) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Wed 4th Nov)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 6th Nov)7ft (2.1m) 11s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sat 7th Nov)10ft (3.0m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Mon night, calm by Wed morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed night, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, strong winds from the NW by Thu morning).

Monday
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Thursday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
SSW
12
2
SSW
12
1.4
SW
11
1.2
SW
11
1.6
SW
14
1.8
SW
14
2
SSW
13
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SW
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1.4
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1.1
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2.5
W
9
2.5
W
11
1.8
SW
11
1.7
SW
10
1.8
SSW
13
1.7
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
16
3
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1471
1100
488
332
893
1179
1342
816
619
367
339
951
1633
738
628
1083
802
892
3150
Wind (km/h)
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ESE
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SSE
20
SSE
15
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W
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SW
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NW
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WNW
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WSW
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High Tide
8:35PM1.10m
9:34AM1.19m
10:19PM1.09m
10:58AM1.27m
11:37PM1.16m
11:58AM1.36m
00:32AM1.24m
12:44PM1.44m
1:15AM1.33m
1:23PM1.50m
1:52AM1.39m
1:57PM1.53m
2:25AM1.43m
Low Tide
2:58AM0.49m
4:13PM0.50m
4:31AM0.48m
5:34PM0.41m
5:41AM0.41m
6:29PM0.30m
6:33AM0.34m
7:12PM0.21m
7:15AM0.29m
7:48PM0.14m
7:52AM0.24m
8:20PM0.10m
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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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