Surf Forecasts:
Haga-Haga surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 8,902 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Haga-Haga this week:
The surf forecast for Haga-Haga over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Haga-Haga in the next 16 days are 4.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) 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 1.2m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Haga-Haga over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at this stretch for Haga-Haga.
It’s a bit of a mixed bag for the next few weeks, to be honest. We’ve got a solid reef and point break that can handle a lot of different directions, but the wind is going to be the main story for most of this run. There’s plenty of swell coming through, but the conditions are often going to be a bit messy.
The water temperature is sitting at 66°F, which is pretty much right where it should be for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The first real hope on the horizon doesn’t show up until the 7th of September. Monday morning, we’ve got a solid 10ft groundswell out of the SSW, with a long period of 15 seconds. That’s a lot of energy pushing in, and the wind is a cross-shore from the ENE, which is a decent combo. But here’s the thing – for a spot that’s already inconsistent, this big, long-period swell on a point and reef setup could be a bit tricky. It’s going to be powerful, but it’s strictly for the experts. Beginners, stay well clear of this one.
The real standout, the one that has me feeling a bit excited, is the 16th of September. Wednesday afternoon, we’re looking at another 10ft swell, this time from the SW, but the wind is a cross-offshore out of the southwest. That’s clean. The energy is strong, and even though the period is a short 8 seconds, that offshore wind will hold it up nicely. This is going to be the best chance for a proper, clean wave at Haga-Haga (South Africa). The crowd situation is “sometimes,” so you might have a few mates out, but with the conditions this good, it’ll be worth the company.
The other session to keep an eye on is the 20th of September. Sunday morning, the swell drops a bit to 6ft from the east, but the wind is a light cross-offshore from the NNE. The “very good surf conditions” label is the only one we see in the whole outlook. This is a cleaner, more manageable size for the intermediate crew, but remember, this spot is inconsistent, so don’t bank on it firing.
The rest of the period is filled with cross-onshore winds, choppy surfaces, and a lot of “marginal” calls. There’s a big gap of poor conditions from the 10th to the 12th, and again around the 13th and 14th. The 17th and 18th also look sloppy with strong winds and rain. The 7th is the big, raw power day, the 16th is the cleanest powerful day, and the 20th is the cleanest, most user-friendly day if it breaks.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Sat night, fresh winds from the NE by Mon afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 32°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 23 | SSW 20 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 13 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | E 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 467 | 1568 | 3607 | 8744 | 3371 | 2041 | 892 | 606 | 621 | 815 | 809 | 579 | 505 | 301 | 262 | 507 | 521 | 342 | 246 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 10:48PM1.07m | 12:17PM1.05m | 00:50AM1.17m | 1:31PM1.24m | 1:49AM1.33m | 2:17PM1.44m | 2:31AM1.46m | 2:54PM1.60m | 3:07AM1.56m | 3:27PM1.72m | 3:40AM1.62m | 3:59PM1.78m | 4:11AM1.64m | ||||||
Low Tide | 5:43AM0.61m | 6:28PM0.59m | 7:15AM0.46m | 7:42PM0.42m | 8:03AM0.29m | 8:27PM0.26m | 8:40AM0.14m | 9:05PM0.13m | 9:13AM0.03m | 9:38PM0.04m | 9:44AM-0.03m | 10:09PM0.00m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — |
 | 5:52 | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — |
mm | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 32 | 28 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 27 | 24 | 23 | 32 | 27 | 25 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 20 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 13 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SSE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSE 7 |
| kJ | 467 | 370 | 3607 | 8744 | 3371 | 2041 | 892 | 117 | 77 | 608 | 525 | 32 | 505 | 301 | 262 | 213 | 521 | 342 | 236 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SSW 23 | SSW 10 | — | — | — | — | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SW 11 | SSE 9 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 14 | ENE 9 | SE 12 | E 9 |
| kJ | 52 | 1568 | 300 | — | — | — | — | 113 | 94 | 85 | 56 | 30 | 17 | 53 | 208 | 507 | 173 | 6 | 246 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 28 | S 13 | S 13 | — | — | — | — | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 15 | SSE 11 | SSE 9 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | S 7 | SE 12 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 31 | 32 | 176 | — | — | — | — | 109 | 61 | 93 | 61 | 57 | 13 | 8 | 61 | 334 | 74 | 6 | 178 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | E 11 | E 10 | E 9 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SW 13 | SW 6 | SW 5 | SSW 6 | SSE 7 | ESE 8 | — |
| kJ | 167 | 319 | 234 | 240 | 214 | 473 | 722 | 606 | 621 | 815 | 809 | 579 | 253 | 77 | 49 | 48 | 96 | 285 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 421 | 0 | 143 | 421 | 203 | 393 | 466 | 133 | 53 | 281 | 88 | 53 | 133 | 9 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 506 |
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