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Hawston surfForecast / Overberg / South Africa
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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
16.8° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Hawston surf forecast from 1 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 2 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 7 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 1,559 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 2 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period with SW swell.
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 Tuesday (Jun 02) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hawston in the next 16 days are 2.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 07) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 12s period and expected on Monday (Jun 08) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Tue 2nd Jun) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Tue 2nd Jun) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 7th Jun) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hawston over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon night, min 13°C on Wed afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the ESE by Wed afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | Saturday 6 | Sunday 7 | Mon 8 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
ESE 8 | SW 11 | S 8 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SE 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSE 7 | |
6 | 119 | 305 | 1011 | 798 | 646 | 924 | 749 | 716 | 456 | 566 | 440 | 383 | 230 | 180 | 87 | 21 | 1491 | 1218 | 809 | 5 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | on | cross-on | off | off | cross | cross-on | on | |
High Tide | 4:05AM1.39m | 4:33PM1.36m | 4:39AM1.35m | 5:09PM1.33m | 5:14AM1.30m | 5:47PM1.30m | 5:52AM1.25m | 6:29PM1.28m | 6:36AM1.19m | 7:16PM1.26m | 7:29AM1.14m | 8:11PM1.26m | 8:36AM1.11m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:01PM0.33m | 10:20AM0.24m | 10:35PM0.36m | 10:53AM0.28m | 11:11PM0.40m | 11:28AM0.32m | 11:51PM0.45m | 12:05PM0.36m | 00:36AM0.49m | 12:47PM0.41m | 1:31AM0.52m | 1:38PM0.45m | 2:36AM0.51m | 2:40PM0.48m | |||||||
— | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | |
5:40 | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | |
— | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 19 |
16 | 17 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 13 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | S 8 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 13 |
976 | 512 | 305 | 1011 | 798 | 646 | 403 | 283 | 716 | 456 | 566 | 440 | 418 | 451 | 451 | 694 | 1180 | 1491 | 1218 | 809 | 1899 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | SSW 6 | WSW 11 | S 8 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | S 7 | SE 12 | SE 11 |
6 | 75 | 343 | 187 | 59 | 35 | 18 | 18 | 205 | 172 | 208 | 314 | 383 | 230 | 180 | 87 | 17 | 13 | 21 | 6 | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 11 | SW 10 | WSW 11 | — | — | — | SW 16 | W 10 | SSW 8 | SSW 11 | SW 10 | — | — | — | — | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 |
— | 119 | 200 | 161 | — | — | — | 10 | 8 | 79 | 85 | 82 | — | — | — | — | 21 | 22 | 20 | 9 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 5 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 3 | NW 3 | — | — | — | W 5 | — |
— | 45 | 223 | 353 | 603 | 601 | 924 | 749 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 6 | — | — | — | 99 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 245 | 1041 | 218 | 242 | 218 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 27 | 4 | 15 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 68 |
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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.












