Heaven surfForecast / West Coast / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Wednesday 20 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 Wednesday (May 20) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Heaven in the next 16 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (May 25) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Wed 20th May)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Best Surf 5PM (Sun 24th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 16s
Most Powerful11AM (Mon 25th May)10ft (3.0m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
0
1
2
1
2
3
3
2
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
S
10
0.7
SW
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
12
1.6
SW
14
1.5
SW
13
1.7
WSW
16
2.4
SW
13
3
SW
14
3
SW
14
2.5
SW
13
2.2
SW
12
1.9
WSW
12
1.5
WSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
222
142
79
109
118
263
338
502
685
642
619
1064
780
1339
1961
3236
3017
2176
1411
1022
647
Wind (km/h)
5
NNW
10
SW
5
SSW
10
NNW
10
WNW
5
N
10
N
15
S
15
S
15
S
20
S
15
SSE
15
SSE
20
S
20
S
10
SSE
15
SSW
10
S
0
SSE
15
SW
10
SSW
on
cross-off
glassy
on
cross-on
on
on
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
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
12:24PM1.23m
00:30AM1.39m
Low Tide
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
6:20AM0.36m
6:25PM0.46m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:33
7:33
7:35
7:35
7:35
7:37
7:37
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:54
5:53
5:53
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
1
Temp °C
15
18
18
16
15
16
15
17
16
17
19
18
18
20
18
18
20
18
17
18
18
16
17
17
16
13
16
15
16
15
15
17
15
16
18
15
16
19
15
17
17
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
S
10
0.8
S
8
0.7
S
8
0.7
S
7
0.6
SW
12
0.6
SW
12
0.8
SW
17
1
SW
16
1.3
SW
15
1.4
SW
13
1.4
SW
12
1.6
SW
14
1.5
SW
13
1.7
WSW
16
2.4
SW
13
3
SW
14
3
SW
14
2.5
SW
13
2.2
SW
12
1.9
WSW
12
1.5
WSW
12
Energy kJ
219
76
58
48
118
108
338
502
685
642
619
1064
780
1339
1961
3236
3017
2176
1411
1022
647
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WSW
12
0.7
SW
12
0.6
WSW
11
0.6
SW
13
0.6
S
7
0.6
SW
18
0.7
SW
11
0.9
SSW
6
0.9
SSW
6
0.7
SSW
6
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
11
0.7
SW
17
0.1
S
12
1.2
SW
15
0.1
SE
11
Energy kJ
222
142
79
109
35
263
119
60
70
39
2
2
281
3
674
4
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
SSW
7
0.6
SSW
6
0.7
WSW
11
0.7
S
6
0.1
W
11
0.1
S
5
0.1
SE
11
Energy kJ
11
40
73
46
99
25
25
99
36
2
1
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
6
0.5
S
5
0.5
S
3
0.6
S
4
Energy kJ
24
14
5
9
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
3
2
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
2
Distance (km)
4
0
0
120
4
15
15
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
0
Best forecast wave conditions in West Coast
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
2
2
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
4
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
5
4
5
7
7
5
6
9
6
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
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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