
Surf Forecasts:
Heaven surf forecast from 16 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 17 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 11s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 21 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, WSW swell with 2,405 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 17 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s 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 (Oct 17) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Heaven in the next 16 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 21) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 18) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 17th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Sat 17th Oct) | 7ft (2.1m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 21st Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Heaven over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri night, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the S by Sun afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Tue morning, fresh winds from the N by Wed morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
503 | 1073 | 1709 | 1859 | 2107 | 1982 | 2201 | 1422 | 1130 | 817 | 629 | 792 | 1771 | 1945 | 2310 | 2108 | 1527 | 914 | 673 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | off |
High Tide | 6:47AM1.11m | 7:02PM1.06m | 8:10AM1.03m | 8:44PM0.98m | 10:06AM1.05m | 10:39PM1.02m | 11:21AM1.15m | 11:45PM1.12m | 12:07PM1.28m | 00:30AM1.24m | 12:43PM1.41m | 1:07AM1.36m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:20AM0.52m | 12:44PM0.64m | 1:19AM0.62m | 2:20PM0.73m | 3:15AM0.67m | 4:49PM0.69m | 5:03AM0.62m | 5:55PM0.58m | 5:57AM0.52m | 6:34PM0.44m | 6:36AM0.41m | 7:07PM0.30m | |||||||
— | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | |
7:00 | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:05 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 17 | 17 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 |
503 | 1073 | 1709 | 1859 | 2107 | 1982 | 2201 | 1422 | 1130 | 817 | 629 | 792 | 1771 | 1945 | 2310 | 2108 | 1527 | 914 | 673 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 |
394 | 284 | 96 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 40 | 181 | 379 | 244 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 19 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 82 | 187 | 228 | 200 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 19 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 199 | 183 | 177 | 162 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 153 | 153 | 55 | 306 | 408 | 165 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
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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.










