Heaven surfForecast / West Coast / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Tuesday 19 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
15.2° C
(Which is 1.7°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 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Heaven in the next 16 days are 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 5s period and expected on Saturday (May 23) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Tue 19th May)5ft (1.5m) 10s
Best Surf11AM (Mon 25th May)10ft (3.0m) 15s
Most Powerful11AM (Mon 25th May)10ft (3.0m) 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 19°C on Tue night, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
3
2
3
3
4
4
5
4
4
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
S
10
1.6
S
10
1.4
S
10
1.1
S
10
0.8
WSW
12
0.6
WSW
11
0.6
SW
13
0.4
SW
20
0.6
SW
18
0.8
SW
17
1
SW
16
1.3
SW
15
1.4
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.5
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1.8
SW
16
2.4
SW
14
3
SW
15
3
SW
14
2.5
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
722
522
408
222
177
79
111
118
263
338
502
685
690
629
902
406
1571
2390
4185
3234
2241
Wind (km/h)
10
NNE
20
SSW
10
NE
5
NNE
15
SSW
0
W
5
NW
10
NW
5
NE
5
NNE
10
SW
10
S
10
SSE
15
SSW
15
S
15
SSE
25
S
15
SSE
10
SSE
10
S
5
SE
on
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
High Tide
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
11:43PM1.36m
Low Tide
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
5:31PM0.49m
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:33
7:33
7:33
7:35
7:35
7:35
7:37
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:54
5:54
5:53
5:53
5:52
5:52
5:52
Temp °C
15
18
19
15
18
19
16
17
16
16
17
17
17
19
19
19
21
20
21
26
25
14
15
18
15
16
17
17
17
15
16
16
15
16
18
17
18
18
17
19
24
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
S
10
1.6
S
10
1.4
S
10
1.1
S
10
0.9
S
8
0.8
S
8
0.7
S
7
0.6
SW
12
0.7
SW
12
0.8
SW
17
1
SW
16
1.3
SW
15
1.4
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.5
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1.8
SW
16
2.4
SW
14
3
SW
15
3
SW
14
2.5
SW
13
Energy kJ
722
522
408
214
103
74
49
118
137
338
502
685
690
629
902
406
1571
2390
4185
3234
2241
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WSW
13
1.1
WSW
13
1
WSW
12
0.9
WSW
12
0.8
WSW
12
0.6
WSW
11
0.6
SW
13
0.6
S
7
0.6
SW
18
0.7
SW
11
0.7
WSW
11
0.6
SW
6
0.7
SSW
6
0.1
S
9
0.1
W
11
0.9
SW
9
0.1
S
12
0.1
SE
11
Energy kJ
528
414
320
222
177
79
111
36
263
119
99
26
27
2
2
123
3
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
17
0.4
SSE
11
0.4
SW
14
0.4
WSW
11
0.4
SW
20
0.5
S
7
0.6
SSW
6
0.6
SW
6
0.2
S
10
0.1
S
9
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
11
0.7
SW
17
Energy kJ
11
41
73
46
100
22
24
20
7
2
2
2
284
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
5
0.5
S
4
0.3
S
4
0.6
S
4
Energy kJ
23
9
2
12
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
3
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
3
2
3
3
4
4
5
4
4
Distance (km)
15
4
12
0
4
0
55
55
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in West Coast
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
3
3
1
2
1
1
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
5
5
4
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
1
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
5
5
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
4
4
5
4
5
5
5
7
5
9
7
6
4
4
5
5
5
4
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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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