
Surf Forecasts:
Haardebaai surf forecast from 5 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 7 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SW swell with 4,099 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 6 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 12s period with WSW 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 Monday (Jul 06) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 12s period. 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 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 6th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Tue 7th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Haardebaai over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun night, min 14°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sun 12 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1237 | 1204 | 675 | 1266 | 1220 | 1791 | 2071 | 1762 | 1724 | 3720 | 3266 | 3184 | 3597 | 2759 | 1913 | 1381 | 980 | 723 | 427 | 372 | 269 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:57AM1.21m | 7:26PM1.36m | 7:50AM1.16m | 8:19PM1.33m | 8:58AM1.11m | 9:25PM1.30m | 10:19AM1.11m | 10:42PM1.31m | 11:40AM1.16m | 11:58PM1.36m | 12:50PM1.25m | 1:04AM1.43m | 1:49PM1.37m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 00:58AM0.37m | 12:59PM0.34m | 1:48AM0.39m | 1:48PM0.41m | 2:49AM0.41m | 2:51PM0.47m | 4:04AM0.40m | 4:11PM0.49m | 5:23AM0.36m | 5:36PM0.46m | 6:35AM0.27m | 6:51PM0.37m | 7:36AM0.18m | 7:54PM0.27m | |||||||
— | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | |
5:46 | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 1 |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
Feels °C | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 |
1237 | 1204 | 675 | 1266 | 1220 | 1791 | 2071 | 1762 | 1724 | 3720 | 3266 | 3184 | 3597 | 2759 | 1913 | 1381 | 980 | 723 | 427 | 372 | 269 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | SE 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 16 | ESE 10 | — | SE 16 | — | W 14 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 |
90 | 63 | 553 | 357 | 151 | 58 | 241 | 777 | 1215 | 9 | — | 10 | — | 16 | 13 | 43 | 61 | 85 | 91 | 85 | 82 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | — | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | — | — | — | — | SE 14 | — | W 8 | SW 20 | SW 18 | S 10 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
49 | — | 60 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 10 | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | 1 | 15 | 12 | 52 | 40 | 35 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | W 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 4 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 |
— | — | — | — | — | 227 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 34 | 157 | 297 | 298 | 494 | 452 | 206 | 184 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 8 | 4 | 27 | 4 | 4 | 8 |
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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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