Haardebaai surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 23 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
18.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Friday (Apr 24) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 12s 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 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 13s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Fri 24th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 12s
Best Surf11AM (Fri 24th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 12s
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

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Sat night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sun night, light winds from the SSW by Mon night).

Thu
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
2
1
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
S
13
1.6
SSW
12
1.1
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
11
0.9
SW
11
0.9
SW
11
0.9
WSW
10
0.9
WSW
10
2.3
WSW
8
2.5
WSW
8
4
SW
11
2.4
WSW
12
3
S
11
3.5
S
12
3.5
S
13
3.5
S
13
1.1
SW
10
1
SW
10
0.7
SW
13
1.1
SW
12
1.7
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2133
718
311
193
217
198
192
154
705
989
3353
1751
2005
3086
4308
4011
241
181
163
349
979
Wind (km/h)
15
ESE
20
E
5
ENE
5
E
5
NNE
25
NW
25
WNW
30
NNW
30
NW
25
W
35
SW
25
SW
20
SW
20
S
20
SE
25
SE
30
ESE
25
ESE
35
SE
30
ESE
30
ESE
on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
glassy
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
8:40PM1.15m
9:22AM1.07m
10:22PM1.17m
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
Low Tide
2:07PM0.47m
3:11AM0.55m
3:48PM0.51m
4:59AM0.51m
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
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
mod rain
rain showers
mod rain
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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7:13
7:13
7:15
7:16
7:16
7:18
7:18
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6:12
6:10
6:09
6:07
6:07
6:06
6:05
6:04
7
10
9
1
2
Temp °C
21
18
21
22
22
21
21
17
16
15
15
15
15
15
16
16
15
15
17
15
15
17
14
19
20
19
17
17
15
11
10
8
8
10
11
11
11
9
10
11
8
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
S
13
1.6
SSW
12
1.1
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
11
0.9
SW
11
0.9
SW
11
0.9
WSW
10
0.9
WSW
10
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.3
E
10
2.5
S
11
3
S
11
3.5
S
12
3.5
S
13
3.5
S
13
3
SSE
12
2.5
SSE
12
0.9
SW
9
1.7
SSE
12
1.7
SSW
14
Energy kJ
2133
718
311
193
217
198
192
154
76
54
16
1751
2005
3086
4308
4011
2728
1765
141
723
979
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SE
8
0.6
SE
8
0.5
SSE
10
0.5
SE
10
0.4
SE
11
0.3
SW
16
0.2
SSE
15
0.2
SSE
15
2.4
WSW
12
0.1
S
19
1.7
SW
10
1.6
SW
11
1.4
SW
10
1.1
SW
10
1
SW
10
0.7
SW
13
1.1
SW
12
0.4
SW
10
Energy kJ
91
46
52
54
29
41
22
21
1597
7
592
595
404
241
181
163
349
35
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
11
0.5
S
11
0.4
ESE
9
0.3
S
9
0.2
S
9
0.2
ESE
11
0.1
SE
10
0.1
SE
11
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
19
0.3
SW
16
0.6
SW
14
0.4
SW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.4
SW
10
Energy kJ
61
58
30
14
6
11
4
5
7
7
40
127
67
150
25
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
ESE
6
1.3
ESE
7
0.4
NW
3
0.9
WNW
4
1.3
WNW
4
2.3
WSW
8
2.5
WSW
8
4
SW
11
1.9
WSW
12
1
ESE
4
2.5
SSE
12
1.4
ESE
5
1.9
SE
11
Energy kJ
245
163
3
24
62
705
989
3353
976
38
1805
91
850
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
4
4
2
3
4
4
4
3
4
3
3
Distance (km)
4
19
0
0
0
0
36
7
44
38
203
203
1861
23
4
19
19
8
66
19
19
Best forecast wave conditions in Overberg
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
2
2
3
2
1
2
2
6
4
4
4
3
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
4
3
1
4
2
2
4
4
6
4
4
7
5
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
6
6
8
5
6
6
4
6
9
5
8
5
6
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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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