Heaven surfForecast / West Coast / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Tuesday 17 Mar 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
17.0° C
(Which is 1.8°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 (Mar 18) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy 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 Tuesday (Mar 24) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 18th Mar)5ft (1.6m) 11s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 19th Mar)7ft (2.1m) 14s
Most Powerful 5AM (Tue 24th Mar)8ft (2.5m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed night, min 15°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sun night, calm by Mon morning).

Tue
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
2
0
2
4
3
3
3
3
2
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.5
SW
1.6
SSW
2.1
SSW
2.2
SSW
2
SSW
2.2
SSW
2.3
SSW
2.2
SSW
1.9
SSW
2.1
SSW
2.3
SSW
1.9
SSW
2.1
SSW
1.2
SW
1.9
SSW
2.1
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.5
SSW
Period(s) (?)111111131314141313121212121212121112121413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)5505715177808481874190613631569142513381036118614499931121380931116026352052
Wind
(km/h)
5
WSW
5
NNE
15
NNE
10
WSW
15
N
20
N
15
NNW
20
SSW
30
S
35
S
30
SSE
5
SSE
25
SSW
15
S
15
SSW
35
S
15
S
5
SE
20
SSW
15
NW
10
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassglassoncross-
off
onononoffoffoffoffcross-
off
offoffoffoffoffglassoffcross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:34PM
1.54
2:50AM
1.69
3:08PM
1.62
3:22AM
1.77
3:42PM
1.66
3:55AM
1.81
4:17PM
1.66
4:30AM
1.78
4:54PM
1.60
5:07AM
1.70
5:33PM
1.51
5:48AM
1.57
6:18PM
1.38
6:36AM
1.41
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:41PM
0.11
9:05AM
0.05
9:12PM
0.05
9:37AM
-0.03
9:44PM
0.02
10:10AM
-0.05
10:17PM
0.03
10:45AM
-0.02
10:53PM
0.09
11:23AM
0.06
11:32PM
0.19
12:05PM
0.19
12:17AM
0.33
12:55PM
0.35
Tue
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Sunrise--6:48--6:50--6:50--6:50--6:52--6:52--6:52
Sunset7:04--7:01--7:00--7:00--6:58--6:57--6:55--
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-------1-------------
Temp. °C181817181916171919191720222124251927302318
Feels °C (?)201817192014151714131118161521201427282318
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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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