Heaven surfForecast / West Coast / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 30 Apr 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
14.4° C
(Which is 2.8°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 Thursday (Apr 30) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Heaven in the next 16 days are 2.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 11s period and expected on Friday (May 01) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 30th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 15s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 30th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 30th Apr)8ft (2.5m) 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 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
2
0
0
0
4
4
2
2
0
2
2
2
2
4
3
4
3
3
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
SSW
17
2.5
SSW
14
2.2
SW
13
2.4
SW
12
2.5
SW
12
2.5
WSW
11
2.3
WSW
11
1.9
WSW
11
1.2
WSW
15
1.2
WSW
14
2.2
WSW
13
2.2
WSW
13
2
WSW
13
2
WSW
12
2.5
W
12
2.5
WSW
12
2.4
S
12
3
S
12
2.5
S
11
1.9
S
10
1.6
S
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2987
2866
1634
1767
1971
1822
1216
822
636
594
1725
1624
1317
1119
1954
1697
1616
2536
1520
646
417
Wind (km/h)
35
SSW
5
SSW
20
NNW
20
NNW
25
N
25
N
10
NW
5
NW
15
NNW
15
NW
25
N
15
NW
15
NW
15
NW
20
NNW
5
E
5
W
20
SW
20
SSW
10
SSW
10
NNE
off
glassy
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
on
High Tide
2:43PM1.48m
2:48AM1.57m
3:13PM1.49m
3:18AM1.56m
3:43PM1.48m
3:49AM1.52m
4:13PM1.45m
4:20AM1.45m
4:45PM1.39m
4:52AM1.38m
5:20PM1.32m
5:26AM1.29m
5:59PM1.24m
6:06AM1.20m
Low Tide
8:45PM0.24m
9:07AM0.11m
9:15PM0.24m
9:36AM0.13m
9:45PM0.25m
10:04AM0.17m
10:15PM0.29m
10:34AM0.23m
10:46PM0.36m
11:05AM0.30m
11:20PM0.43m
11:39AM0.38m
11:58PM0.52m
12:18PM0.46m
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
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7:20
7:20
7:22
7:22
7:22
7:24
7:24
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6:09
6:08
6:07
6:07
6:06
6:06
6:05
6:04
2
5
1
5
2
1
Temp °C
18
15
16
15
15
14
16
16
16
17
17
16
17
16
15
14
15
16
17
16
15
13
10
13
11
11
9
15
15
16
16
16
15
15
14
12
13
13
13
12
14
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
11
2.5
SSW
14
2.2
SW
13
2.4
SW
12
2.5
SW
12
2.5
WSW
11
2.3
WSW
11
1.9
WSW
11
1.6
WSW
10
1.5
WSW
10
2.2
WSW
13
2.2
WSW
13
2
WSW
13
2
WSW
12
2.5
W
12
2.5
WSW
12
2.4
S
12
2.5
S
12
0.9
WSW
14
0.9
WSW
13
1.6
S
9
Energy kJ
40
2866
1634
1767
1971
1822
1216
822
510
442
1725
1624
1317
1119
1954
1697
1616
1866
352
269
417
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSE
12
0.2
SSE
11
0.1
S
11
0.1
W
21
0.2
WSW
20
0.9
SSW
11
0.9
WSW
16
1.2
WSW
15
1.2
WSW
14
0.5
S
14
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
12
1.1
SSW
11
2.2
SSW
11
1.9
WSW
12
1.4
WSW
11
0.7
WSW
10
0.7
S
12
0.9
WSW
14
Energy kJ
77
12
2
9
37
202
380
636
594
98
218
195
137
290
1194
921
455
115
146
330
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
14
0.4
WSW
18
0.8
S
11
0.8
SSW
10
0.7
S
10
0.4
S
10
0.1
W
13
0.7
NNW
5
0.1
SW
21
0.4
SW
18
0.4
WSW
18
0.7
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.1
NW
13
0.3
WSW
16
0.3
WSW
18
Energy kJ
66
127
146
136
100
31
3
27
17
85
123
264
309
7
52
63
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
SSW
17
0.5
NNW
3
0.6
N
4
0.9
NNW
4
0.8
NNW
5
0.5
NNW
5
3
S
12
2.5
S
11
1.9
S
10
Energy kJ
2987
7
9
36
28
13
2536
1520
646
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
3
1
4
4
2
4
4
3
4
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
Distance (km)
136
0
306
306
55
70
163
0
120
163
206
153
153
71
142
0
4
4
4
0
15
Best forecast wave conditions in West Coast
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
4
4
5
4
4
3
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
4
4
3
4
4
3
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
7
6
9
5
4
5
4
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
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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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