Heaven surfForecast / West Coast / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Wednesday 06 May 2026 SAST
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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
14.9° C
(Which is 2.2°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 Wednesday (May 06) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Heaven in the next 16 days are 5.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Thursday (May 07) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Wed 6th May)7ft (2.2m) 11s
Best Surf 5PM (Sun 10th May)20ft (6.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 8AM (Tue 12th May)18ft (5.5m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Heaven over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, gales from the W by Sun morning).

Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
2
3
3
4
4
4
3
2
0
0
!
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
S
11
2.3
S
10
1.7
S
9
0.8
WSW
15
1
WSW
13
1.1
WSW
18
2
WSW
16
2.1
WSW
15
1.9
WSW
14
1.6
WSW
14
1.6
WSW
14
1.5
WSW
13
1.4
SW
13
6
WSW
11
4.5
WSW
12
3.5
WSW
10
4
WSW
12
5
SW
14
5
SW
14
3.5
SW
14
3
WSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
991
1024
465
279
373
721
1972
1900
1435
943
985
796
700
9431
5553
2090
4486
9248
11177
4775
3070
Wind (km/h)
15
S
30
S
25
S
15
SE
25
S
20
SSE
10
SSE
20
S
15
SSE
0
WSW
10
W
45
N
50
W
40
WSW
35
WNW
60
NW
60
NW
50
NW
40
NW
30
NW
10
NW
off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
glassy
cross
on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
5:59PM1.24m
6:06AM1.20m
6:48PM1.18m
6:58AM1.12m
7:54PM1.14m
8:13AM1.06m
9:13PM1.15m
9:43AM1.07m
10:25PM1.22m
10:58AM1.14m
11:22PM1.33m
11:57AM1.25m
00:11AM1.45m
Low Tide
11:39AM0.38m
11:58PM0.52m
12:18PM0.46m
00:48AM0.60m
1:10PM0.53m
2:00AM0.65m
2:23PM0.58m
3:36AM0.63m
3:48PM0.57m
4:56AM0.54m
5:00PM0.51m
5:52AM0.40m
5:56PM0.42m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
light rain
thunderstorm
rain showers
light rain
light rain
mod rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
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7:24
7:24
7:24
7:26
7:26
7:26
7:28
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6:05
6:04
6:02
6:01
6:00
6:00
6:00
1
5
4
4
1
4
7
2
1
2
Temp °C
16
18
16
16
18
16
16
18
18
17
17
16
15
15
16
16
16
17
17
17
18
14
14
11
14
17
11
13
16
14
16
15
14
5
6
9
6
4
8
11
12
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
S
11
0.9
WSW
14
1
WSW
13
1.4
S
8
1
WSW
13
1.2
WSW
13
2
WSW
16
2.1
WSW
15
1.9
WSW
14
1.6
WSW
14
1.6
WSW
14
1.5
WSW
13
1.4
SW
13
4.5
WSW
12
3.5
WSW
10
4
WSW
12
5
SW
14
5
SW
14
3.5
W
13
3
WSW
13
Energy kJ
991
342
351
279
373
476
1972
1900
1435
943
985
796
700
5553
2090
4486
9248
11177
4126
3070
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
WSW
11
0.9
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
17
0.8
WSW
15
0.4
WSW
20
1.1
WSW
18
1
S
7
0.1
S
17
0.9
S
6
0.6
S
6
0.4
S
8
0.2
S
7
0.2
SSE
12
1.5
SW
14
3.5
SW
14
2.5
SSW
13
Energy kJ
366
186
54
242
151
721
96
6
61
26
21
4
14
816
4775
2345
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WSW
15
0.1
NW
13
0.1
W
13
0.7
SW
12
0.2
S
12
0.3
S
11
0.2
S
16
0.2
S
14
0.2
SSE
13
0.2
SSE
12
Energy kJ
372
7
3
142
11
22
19
16
17
15
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
S
10
1.7
S
9
1.3
S
8
1.3
S
7
0.9
S
9
0.6
NW
3
2.5
NNW
7
6
WSW
11
2.3
NW
8
3
NW
8
3
NW
8
1.8
NNW
7
Energy kJ
1024
465
219
153
129
6
622
9431
667
982
1220
290
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
6
3
2
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
2
5
2
4
6
5
6
Distance (km)
0
842
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
4
206
471
452
526
949
932
408
421
163
131
Best forecast wave conditions in West Coast
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
9
6
7
4
4
5
7
5
6
5
5
4
4
4
4
5
3
5
9
9
6
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
6
7
5
5
6
7
7
6
5
5
5
6
5
5
5
7
9
9
9
9
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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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