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Hawston surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 30 Apr 2026 SASTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Hawston surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Hawston sea temperature is
17.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hawston this week:
The surf forecast for Hawston over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hawston in the next 16 days are 4.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 11s period and expected on Saturday (May 02) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 30th Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 30th Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Wed 6th May) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hawston over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Thu afternoon, strong winds from the NW by Fri afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 56mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Tue morning, strong winds from the SSW by Wed morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | S 15 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 11 | S 13 | S 13 | S 14 | S 12 | S 12 | |
3647 | 2596 | 1912 | 1966 | 104 | 205 | 198 | 141 | 130 | 71 | 139 | 155 | 147 | 128 | 679 | 1087 | 5015 | 4206 | 3749 | 2020 | 1187 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross | off | off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | glassy | |
High Tide | 2:42PM1.44m | 2:49AM1.55m | 3:12PM1.46m | 3:19AM1.54m | 3:42PM1.45m | 3:49AM1.50m | 4:12PM1.42m | 4:19AM1.44m | 4:43PM1.36m | 4:50AM1.36m | 5:16PM1.30m | 5:23AM1.28m | 5:53PM1.22m | 6:00AM1.19m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:44PM0.22m | 9:07AM0.12m | 9:13PM0.22m | 9:34AM0.13m | 9:42PM0.24m | 10:02AM0.17m | 10:12PM0.28m | 10:31AM0.23m | 10:42PM0.34m | 11:02AM0.30m | 11:15PM0.42m | 11:35AM0.38m | 11:52PM0.50m | 12:15PM0.45m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 |
 | 6:02 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:57 | — | 5:55 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 19 | 19 | 11 | 6 | — | |
Temp °C | 17 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 |
15 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 17 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | S 11 | WSW 12 | SW 15 | S 14 | S 12 | S 12 |
 kJ | 3647 | 2596 | 1912 | 1966 | 2441 | 1576 | 1121 | 692 | 433 | 431 | 1557 | 1316 | 1139 | 797 | 948 | 1087 | 355 | 255 | 3749 | 2020 | 1187 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 15 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 10 | WSW 15 | S 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | WSW 12 | SW 16 | WSW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 15 |
| kJ | 115 | 30 | 27 | 4 | 39 | 205 | 198 | 141 | 468 | 71 | 139 | 155 | 147 | 128 | 679 | 780 | 208 | 140 | 293 | 175 | 142 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | SW 16 | S 10 | SSW 14 | S 10 | SSE 9 | S 12 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 18 | — | — | WSW 11 | SW 16 | WSW 12 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 104 | 17 | 62 | 274 | 130 | 70 | 49 | 9 | 3 | 17 | 54 | 111 | — | — | 64 | 68 | 56 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NW 4 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 6 | W 10 | — | — | WSW 10 | — | W 13 | W 13 | — | — | W 4 | S 13 | S 13 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 40 | 77 | 10 | 1 | 1690 | — | — | 653 | — | 1922 | 1468 | — | — | 9 | 5015 | 4206 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 79 | 4 | 107 | 107 | 203 | 4 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 68 | 4 | 4 | 27 | 4 | 0 | 28 | 217 | 217 | 217 | 28 | 4 |
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Information about the Hawston Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Hawston provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Hawston can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Hawston 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 (Hawston) 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 Hawston 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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