Surf Forecasts:
Haardebaai surf forecast from 10 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 14 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 13 Jun, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SSW swell with 2,860 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 10 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 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 Wednesday (Jun 10) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s. 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 13) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 10th Jun) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 14th Jun) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sat 13th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Haardebaai over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, strong winds from the NNW by Thu night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Sat night, strong winds from the ESE by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 10 | Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1141 | 1202 | 1117 | 1336 | 2543 | 2328 | 1586 | 748 | 2691 | 2641 | 1960 | 1412 | 1062 | 836 | 719 | 539 | 294 | 175 | 569 | 862 | 597 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-off | off | cross-off | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:21PM1.38m | 12:07PM1.23m | 00:20AM1.46m | 1:04PM1.33m | 1:15AM1.53m | 1:56PM1.42m | 2:08AM1.59m | 2:45PM1.49m | 2:59AM1.61m | 3:34PM1.54m | 3:49AM1.60m | 4:23PM1.56m | 4:38AM1.55m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:57PM0.44m | 5:56AM0.28m | 6:03PM0.38m | 6:52AM0.18m | 7:02PM0.30m | 7:44AM0.10m | 7:57PM0.22m | 8:34AM0.04m | 8:50PM0.16m | 9:22AM0.01m | 9:41PM0.13m | 10:09AM0.02m | 10:33PM0.13m | 10:56AM0.06m | |||||||
— | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | |
5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | 5:40 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 7 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 15 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | — | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | W 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | S 8 | SW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 9 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SW 12 |
1141 | 1202 | 1117 | 1336 | — | 2328 | 1586 | 666 | 2691 | 2641 | 1960 | 1412 | 1062 | 836 | 719 | 334 | 294 | 123 | 569 | 862 | 597 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 7 | S 11 | E 9 | — | — | E 9 | SSW 12 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | E 12 | E 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SSW 12 | — | — | S 13 |
4 | 4 | 20 | 7 | — | — | 2 | 748 | 273 | 183 | 90 | 61 | 10 | 2 | 99 | 55 | 117 | 175 | — | — | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | S 11 | S 11 | — | — | — | — | SW 15 | NW 12 | NW 13 | NW 13 | E 12 | ESE 5 | W 12 | E 10 | — | — | SW 10 | — | — | — |
2 | 9 | 9 | — | — | — | — | 8 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | — | 35 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NW 4 | NW 5 | WSW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 8 | WNW 4 | — | — | S 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 6 |
— | — | 41 | 152 | 2543 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 45 | 18 | — | — | 539 | 432 | 445 | 481 | 565 | 235 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 16 | 133 | 202 | 34 | 16 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 202 | 4 | 19 | 23 | 29 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 29 |
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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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