Haardebaai Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.38° S 18.83° E

Haardebaai Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 01 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Haardebaai sea temperature is
13.2°C
2.8° 

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


Haardebaai surf forecast from 1 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 8 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 7 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 5,810 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 1 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 12s 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 Thursday (Oct 01) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Haardebaai in the next 16 days are 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 07) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 04) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 1st Oct)2.5ft (0.7m) 12s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 8th Oct)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 7th Oct)13ft (4.0m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Fri morning, strong winds from the SE by Sat afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Warm (max 21°C on Sun night, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
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Wave
Height (m)
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11
0.7
WSW
12
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1.4
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1.9
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3.5
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15
3.5
SW
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
133
127
1388
598
463
389
313
283
976
1144
718
580
1286
1634
4919
5572
5712
3340
5313
Wind (km/h)
20
NNW
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SW
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SE
25
SSE
35
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WSW
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High Tide
6:36AM1.22m
7:00PM1.23m
7:53AM1.11m
8:34PM1.10m
9:52AM1.09m
10:37PM1.10m
11:30AM1.20m
00:01AM1.19m
12:30PM1.35m
00:55AM1.31m
1:14PM1.48m
1:37AM1.41m
Low Tide
00:22AM0.31m
12:40PM0.44m
1:28AM0.45m
2:07PM0.56m
3:15AM0.53m
4:23PM0.57m
5:07AM0.48m
5:57PM0.45m
6:15AM0.37m
6:53PM0.30m
7:03AM0.26m
7:36PM0.17m
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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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