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Heaven surfForecast / West Coast / South Africa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Monday 18 May 2026 SASTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Heaven surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Heaven sea temperature is
15.3° C
(Which is 1.6°C colder than average for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Heaven this week:
The surf forecast for Heaven over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 2.0m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Heaven in the next 16 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Monday (May 25) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 19th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 19th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 25th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Heaven over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
WSW 14 | WSW 13 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 13 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 13 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | |
971 | 722 | 900 | 482 | 452 | 233 | 123 | 79 | 109 | 118 | 263 | 342 | 508 | 685 | 690 | 689 | 915 | 508 | 680 | 2095 | 2156 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | glassy | on | cross | on | on | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | |
High Tide | 4:29PM1.59m | 4:45AM1.61m | 5:19PM1.53m | 5:37AM1.49m | 6:13PM1.46m | 6:35AM1.36m | 7:15PM1.38m | 7:43AM1.24m | 8:25PM1.33m | 9:01AM1.16m | 9:39PM1.31m | 10:22AM1.14m | 10:47PM1.33m | 11:30AM1.18m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:35PM0.15m | 11:02AM0.08m | 11:27PM0.22m | 11:53AM0.19m | 00:25AM0.32m | 12:48PM0.31m | 1:34AM0.41m | 1:53PM0.42m | 2:55AM0.47m | 3:08PM0.49m | 4:18AM0.46m | 4:25PM0.51m | 5:27AM0.42m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 |
 | 5:55 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | 5:52 |
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Temp °C | 22 | 21 | 17 | 21 | 22 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 |
20 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 13 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | WSW 14 |
 kJ | 971 | 651 | 900 | 482 | 452 | 233 | 80 | 60 | 36 | 118 | 135 | 342 | 508 | 685 | 690 | 689 | 915 | 501 | 680 | 2095 | 2156 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 13 | S 7 | SW 18 | SW 11 | WSW 10 | S 5 | SSW 4 | S 9 | WSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SE 11 | S 11 |
| kJ | 30 | 722 | 528 | 414 | 320 | 222 | 123 | 79 | 109 | 36 | 263 | 117 | 97 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 214 | 508 | 580 | 5 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SW 17 | SSE 11 | SW 14 | WSW 11 | SW 20 | S 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | S 9 | S 9 | W 11 | W 11 | S 12 | SE 12 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 39 | 73 | 47 | 100 | 22 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 5 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | — | S 4 | S 4 |
| kJ | 235 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 9 | 13 | 18 | 9 | — | 11 | 10 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 103 | 4 | 55 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 103 |
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Information about the Heaven Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Heaven provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Heaven can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Heaven 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 (Heaven) 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 Heaven 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.
Heaven is 34 km (21 miles) from the city of Saldanha. If you plan a holiday in West Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Saldanha. Saldanha has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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