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Holbaai Surf Forecast
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Holbaai surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Sunday 17 May 2026 SASTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Holbaai surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Holbaai sea temperature is
15.9° C
(Which is 1.1°C colder than average for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Holbaai this week:
The surf forecast for Holbaai over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Holbaai in the next 16 days are 1.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Sunday (May 17) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 18th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 19th May) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 23rd May) | 6ft (1.9m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Holbaai over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 9 | WSW 12 | S 8 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | |
743 | 837 | 969 | 929 | 656 | 851 | 572 | 643 | 207 | 130 | 71 | 138 | 142 | 258 | 322 | 427 | 466 | 809 | 712 | 1154 | 808 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | |
High Tide | 3:42PM1.54m | 3:55AM1.62m | 4:28PM1.52m | 4:43AM1.54m | 5:17PM1.46m | 5:35AM1.43m | 6:11PM1.39m | 6:32AM1.30m | 7:13PM1.32m | 7:39AM1.18m | 8:23PM1.27m | 8:58AM1.10m | 9:38PM1.25m | 10:20AM1.08m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:45PM0.10m | 10:15AM-0.00m | 10:34PM0.14m | 11:02AM0.07m | 11:26PM0.21m | 11:52AM0.18m | 00:25AM0.31m | 12:48PM0.29m | 1:34AM0.40m | 1:52PM0.39m | 2:55AM0.45m | 3:06PM0.46m | 4:17AM0.44m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 |
 | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | 5:47 |
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Temp °C | 19 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 |
16 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 18 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 10 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 16 | WSW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | WSW 13 |
 kJ | 743 | 837 | 969 | 929 | 640 | 614 | 388 | 370 | 207 | 130 | 71 | 50 | 142 | 121 | 322 | 243 | 466 | 809 | 712 | 1154 | 808 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 10 | S 10 | S 12 | — | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 13 | S 7 | SW 18 | SW 11 | SW 16 | WSW 10 | SW 16 | SW 15 | S 13 | SW 16 |
| kJ | — | 71 | 50 | 27 | — | 528 | 414 | 260 | 180 | 121 | 68 | 138 | 44 | 258 | 101 | 427 | 133 | 95 | 262 | 3 | 278 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 13 | S 10 | — | — | — | S 15 | — | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 11 | SW 20 | S 6 | WSW 10 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | S 13 | S 14 | W 11 | S 12 |
| kJ | — | 57 | 17 | — | — | — | 4 | — | 11 | 35 | 71 | 12 | 98 | 27 | 31 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 11 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 6 | S 6 | S 8 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 448 | 89 | 80 | 249 | 656 | 851 | 572 | 643 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 124 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 2 | 34 | 4 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Holbaai Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Holbaai provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Holbaai can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Holbaai 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 (Holbaai) 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 Holbaai 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.
Holbaai is 9 km (6 miles) from the city of Robben Island. If you plan a holiday in Cape Town, look for hotels and other accommodation in Robben Island. Robben Island has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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