Surf Forecasts:
Heaven surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 14s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 14s period, SW swell with 1,788 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period with SW swell.
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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Heaven in the next 16 days are 2.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Heaven over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Sat night, fresh winds from the S by Mon afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 11 | S 11 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 15 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
389 | 508 | 1442 | 1500 | 980 | 723 | 517 | 696 | 1657 | 1688 | 1186 | 904 | 543 | 396 | 289 | 356 | 291 | 452 | 756 | 983 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | off | cross-on | on | cross-off | off | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 00:05AM1.09m | 12:55PM1.13m | 1:01AM1.19m | 1:35PM1.25m | 1:40AM1.29m | 2:07PM1.37m | 2:13AM1.39m | 2:36PM1.49m | 2:44AM1.48m | 3:04PM1.59m | 3:15AM1.54m | 3:33PM1.66m | 3:46AM1.57m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:11PM0.68m | 6:46AM0.54m | 7:09PM0.58m | 7:28AM0.43m | 7:47PM0.46m | 7:59AM0.32m | 8:18PM0.35m | 8:28AM0.23m | 8:47PM0.25m | 8:55AM0.16m | 9:16PM0.17m | 9:22AM0.10m | 9:45PM0.11m | |||||||
— | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | |
6:23 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:28 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 27 | 25 | 17 | 21 | 22 | 29 | 31 | 23 |
Feels °C | 12 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 24 | 27 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 11 | S 11 | S 11 | WSW 14 | WSW 15 |
389 | 489 | 1442 | 1500 | 980 | 723 | 517 | 696 | 1657 | 1688 | 1186 | 904 | 475 | 396 | 286 | 356 | 291 | 223 | 756 | 983 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | WSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | — | — | SW 14 | WSW 11 | W 11 | — | SSW 14 | S 9 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 16 | S 10 | S 10 |
135 | 508 | 171 | 66 | — | — | 93 | 202 | 61 | — | 138 | 313 | 543 | 353 | 289 | 247 | 173 | 452 | 171 | 128 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 17 | WSW 10 | — | — | — | — | SSW 13 | SW 10 | — | — | — | — | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 11 | S 4 | S 5 |
28 | 288 | — | — | — | — | 35 | 124 | — | — | — | — | 57 | 125 | 70 | 26 | 179 | 135 | 3 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 2 | SSE 3 | N 3 | N 4 |
— | — | — | — | 60 | 106 | 166 | 403 | 389 | 431 | 355 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 3 | 9 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 0 | 0 | 129 | 0 | 0 | 157 | 0 | 0 | 473 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 55 |
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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.











