Haardebaai surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Saturday 25 Apr 2026 SAST
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Haardebaai surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Haardebaai sea temperature is
18.1° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Saturday (Apr 25) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Haardebaai in the next 16 days are 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 12s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sat 25th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Best Surf 5PM (Thu 30th Apr)8ft (2.4m) 13s
Most Powerful11AM (Tue 28th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Sun morning, light winds from the SW by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu afternoon).

Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
0
1
2
3
2
3
0
0
0
0
0
1
4
4
1
1
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
11
0.9
WSW
10
0.9
WSW
10
2.1
W
9
2
WSW
8
3.5
SW
11
2.5
WSW
12
2.5
S
11
3
S
11
3.5
S
13
3
S
12
1.3
SW
10
1.1
SW
10
0.9
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.3
SSW
10
2.4
SSW
13
2.4
SW
13
2
SW
12
1.8
SW
12
1.3
WSW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
172
192
154
640
486
2806
1837
1439
2041
3557
2629
318
246
245
369
333
2060
1853
1088
826
382
Wind (km/h)
30
NW
25
WNW
30
NNW
30
WNW
40
W
35
WSW
25
WSW
20
WSW
20
SW
10
S
20
SE
25
E
20
ESE
30
SE
20
ESE
10
SE
10
WSW
5
W
15
E
10
SE
15
NNW
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
on
off
High Tide
11:04AM1.09m
11:39PM1.26m
12:12PM1.17m
00:31AM1.36m
1:01PM1.25m
1:12AM1.44m
1:39PM1.33m
1:46AM1.49m
2:12PM1.38m
2:17AM1.52m
2:42PM1.42m
2:47AM1.53m
3:12PM1.44m
3:17AM1.52m
Low Tide
5:16PM0.47m
6:11AM0.41m
6:17PM0.40m
6:59AM0.30m
7:02PM0.34m
7:37AM0.22m
7:40PM0.28m
8:09AM0.16m
8:13PM0.24m
8:39AM0.12m
8:44PM0.23m
9:07AM0.11m
9:13PM0.22m
clear
clear
part cloud
mod rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
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7:13
7:15
7:16
7:16
7:18
7:18
7:18
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6:09
6:07
6:07
6:06
6:05
6:04
6:02
6
11
9
2
1
Temp °C
20
20
17
16
16
15
14
15
15
16
16
16
15
17
16
16
17
16
16
19
18
15
15
15
9
9
8
6
9
9
14
13
11
11
12
10
14
15
14
13
17
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
11
0.9
WSW
10
0.9
WSW
10
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.1
E
10
2.5
WSW
12
2.5
S
11
3
S
11
3.5
S
13
3
S
12
2.5
S
12
2.5
SSE
12
2.1
SSE
12
1.7
SSE
11
1.3
SSW
10
2.4
SSW
13
2.4
SW
13
2
SW
12
1.8
SW
12
1.3
WSW
11
Energy kJ
172
192
154
76
54
2
1837
1439
2041
3557
2629
2165
1735
1141
680
333
2060
1853
1088
826
382
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
10
0.3
SW
16
0.4
NNE
5
0.2
SSE
15
2.3
S
11
0.2
E
10
1.7
WSW
10
1.6
SW
10
1.4
SW
10
1.3
SW
10
1.1
SW
10
1
SW
10
1.1
SW
13
1.3
SSE
11
0.9
SSE
11
0.7
S
15
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
S
14
1.2
SSW
11
Energy kJ
15
27
41
7
21
1223
8
625
530
385
318
246
173
369
394
180
209
210
200
353
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSE
9
0.2
S
9
0.2
SSE
16
0.2
SSE
15
0.1
E
10
0.3
SW
16
0.6
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
9
0.7
SW
15
0.1
E
10
0.6
SSE
10
0.5
SE
10
0.4
SSE
10
0.8
S
14
Energy kJ
16
6
25
23
2
39
162
245
112
220
2
68
50
38
260
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NW
4
1
WNW
5
1.2
WNW
5
2.1
W
9
2
WSW
8
3.5
SW
11
2.1
WSW
12
0.5
ESE
3
0.9
SE
4
Energy kJ
16
44
61
640
486
2806
1216
6
29
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
3
1
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
2
2
4
4
3
3
2
Distance (km)
24
44
7
36
41
989
203
41
64
4
4
8
8
27
8
4
0
0
4
4
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Overberg
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
3
4
4
4
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
6
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
5
5
7
8
5
6
5
4
9
6
5
9
6
5
5
5
5
5
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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.

Are you planning a holiday in Overberg? If you are looking for accommodation near Haardebaai, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Overberg, consider staying in Grabouw which is 30 km (19 miles) away. Other places in and around Overberg where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Hermanus which is 37 km (23 miles) away, Stellenbosch, Kayamnandi and Bellville.

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