Heaven surfForecast / West Coast / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Monday 27 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
14.8° C
(Which is 2.5°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 Monday (Apr 27) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 2.0m 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 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 04) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 30) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Mon 27th Apr)6ft (1.8m) 12s
Best Surf 8PM (Mon 27th Apr)6ft (1.8m) 12s
Most Powerful 2PM (Mon 4th May)11ft (3.5m) 13s

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 Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Tue night, light winds from the SSW by Wed afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Mon
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
1
2
2
3
2
4
2
3
4
0
2
0
0
4
2
1
2
3
4
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
SW
10
1.8
S
10
1.8
S
10
2
S
10
1
S
12
1.4
S
11
1.3
S
11
2.2
SSW
13
1.9
SSW
12
1.7
SSW
14
2.3
SW
13
1.9
SSW
13
2.3
SW
12
2.5
SW
12
2.5
SW
11
2.2
WSW
11
1.7
WSW
10
1.7
WSW
10
1.1
WSW
15
1
WSW
14
3.5
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1046
650
676
818
280
476
411
1521
983
1111
1838
1235
1543
1881
1539
1061
634
537
485
352
3775
Wind (km/h)
25
SSW
15
SSE
25
SSE
30
S
20
SSE
10
SE
25
S
20
SSE
30
S
25
SSW
0
WSW
25
N
20
NNW
25
N
30
N
10
NNW
15
NNW
15
N
15
NNW
15
S
15
S
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
glassy
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
off
off
High Tide
1:10AM1.49m
1:39PM1.39m
1:45AM1.54m
2:12PM1.44m
2:17AM1.57m
2:43PM1.48m
2:48AM1.57m
3:13PM1.49m
3:18AM1.56m
3:43PM1.48m
3:49AM1.52m
4:13PM1.45m
4:20AM1.45m
Low Tide
7:03PM0.35m
7:36AM0.22m
7:41PM0.30m
8:09AM0.16m
8:14PM0.26m
8:39AM0.12m
8:45PM0.24m
9:07AM0.11m
9:15PM0.24m
9:36AM0.13m
9:45PM0.25m
10:04AM0.17m
10:15PM0.29m
10:34AM0.23m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
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7:18
7:18
7:18
7:20
7:20
7:22
7:22
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6:13
6:12
6:10
6:09
6:08
6:07
6:07
6:06
Temp °C
16
14
15
17
15
15
18
17
16
16
15
14
14
15
14
16
16
16
17
17
17
11
10
9
12
10
11
15
12
10
10
12
12
10
12
9
15
15
15
16
18
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
SW
10
1.8
S
10
1.8
S
10
1.1
SW
10
1.1
SW
10
1.4
S
11
1
SW
10
0.3
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
1.7
SSW
14
2.3
SW
13
1.9
SSW
13
2.3
SW
12
2.5
SW
12
2.5
SW
11
2.2
WSW
11
1.7
WSW
10
1.7
WSW
10
1.5
WSW
10
1.2
WSW
9
3.5
SW
13
Energy kJ
1046
650
676
222
213
476
181
41
137
1111
1838
1235
1543
1881
1539
1061
634
537
446
253
3775
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
S
10
1.6
SW
11
1.1
SW
10
0.2
WSW
16
1
S
12
0.9
SW
10
0.7
SW
13
0.4
SW
16
0.3
SSE
12
0.3
SSE
11
1
SSW
15
1.1
SW
13
0.1
W
21
0.2
WSW
20
0.9
SSW
11
0.9
SSW
11
1.1
WSW
15
1.1
S
10
1
WSW
14
0.5
S
10
Energy kJ
730
572
270
26
280
157
173
66
27
23
451
411
9
37
205
198
505
254
352
50
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
11
0.1
SW
17
0.2
WSW
15
0.9
SSE
11
0.6
SW
14
0.3
S
10
0.3
SSE
10
0.3
SSE
12
0.1
S
10
0.2
S
15
0.4
WSW
18
0.8
WSW
16
1
S
11
1.1
WSW
15
0.8
S
10
Energy kJ
5
11
22
205
128
19
18
26
2
17
126
298
227
485
125
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
S
10
1.4
S
6
1.3
S
11
2.2
SSW
13
1.9
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
5
0.3
NNW
3
0.7
N
4
0.7
N
4
Energy kJ
818
148
411
1521
983
37
2
13
15
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
2
3
3
3
4
2
3
4
2
4
2
3
4
4
4
3
3
4
Distance (km)
0
0
2
57
2
0
123
0
57
0
0
70
473
57
165
133
91
213
153
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in West Coast
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
2
3
3
4
2
3
4
4
4
4
3
5
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
8
7
4
5
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
5
9
7
5
8
5
5
5
5
6
9
9
4
4
4
5
4
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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