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Lat Long: 33.74° S 18.44° E

Holbaai Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 30 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Holbaai sea temperature is
13.5°C
2.3° 

Holbaai surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Holbaai surf forecast from 30 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 2 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 11s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 7 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, WSW swell with 5,373 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 1 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 12s period with SW swell.

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 Thursday (Oct 01) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s. 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 3.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 07) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 03) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Thu 1st Oct)2.5ft (0.7m) 12s
Best Surf 5PM (Fri 2nd Oct)7ft (2.1m) 11s
Most Powerful 2AM (Wed 7th Oct)11ft (3.5m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Holbaai over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Wed night, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Sat morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Wave
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
282
216
144
133
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1074
346
426
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249
383
1127
1173
706
565
1077
1471
3678
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Wind (km/h)
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SW
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High Tide
5:46AM1.33m
6:02PM1.37m
6:39AM1.21m
7:02PM1.21m
7:57AM1.10m
8:37PM1.09m
9:52AM1.08m
10:36PM1.09m
11:28AM1.19m
11:59PM1.19m
12:28PM1.33m
00:54AM1.30m
Low Tide
11:35PM0.17m
11:46AM0.30m
00:23AM0.30m
12:41PM0.43m
1:29AM0.44m
2:09PM0.55m
3:14AM0.52m
4:22PM0.56m
5:05AM0.47m
5:55PM0.44m
6:14AM0.37m
6:51PM0.29m
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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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