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Heaven Surf Forecast
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Heaven surfForecast / West Coast / South Africa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Tuesday 31 Mar 2026 SASTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
16.4° 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 (Apr 01) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Heaven in the next 16 days are 5.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 05) at 11PM. 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 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 01) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 1st Apr) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Sun 5th Apr) | 13ft (4.0m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 5th Apr) | 16ft (5.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Heaven over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Sat morning, strong winds from the S by Sun afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tue 07 | ||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | ||
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 355 | 398 | 471 | 618 | 1112 | 1462 | 1634 | 1083 | 800 | 661 | 515 | 449 | 234 | 741 | 11020 | 12948 | 7340 | 6359 | 3785 | 2104 | 1415 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | off | off | cross- off | glass | off | on | cross- on | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:49AM 1.67 | 3:10PM 1.56 | 3:19AM 1.69 | 3:39PM 1.57 | 3:47AM 1.66 | 4:08PM 1.54 | 4:15AM 1.61 | 4:36PM 1.49 | 4:44AM 1.52 | 5:05PM 1.41 | 5:12AM 1.42 | 5:35PM 1.31 | 5:43AM 1.30 | 6:09PM 1.21 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:43PM 0.14 | 9:07AM 0.05 | 9:13PM 0.12 | 9:36AM 0.04 | 9:42PM 0.13 | 10:03AM 0.07 | 10:09PM 0.17 | 10:30AM 0.12 | 10:37PM 0.23 | 10:57AM 0.20 | 11:04PM 0.32 | 11:24AM 0.30 | 11:33PM 0.41 | 11:54AM 0.41 | ||||||||
Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tue 07 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:58 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:03 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:44 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:40 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:38 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:36 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 18 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 16 | 22 | 25 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 17 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 13 | 14 | 9 | 20 | 22 | |
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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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