Holbaai Surf Forecast

/ Cape Town (70 surf breaks) /

South Africa (276 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (33.74° S 18.44° E)

Surf Forecasts:

Holbaai surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Monday 17 Nov 2025 SAST

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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 12.4° C
(Which is 5.1°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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 18) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 18s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Holbaai in the next 12 days are 2.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 20) 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 1.9m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Nov 20) at 8PM.

Wave Type	Time (SAST) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	2AM (Tue 18th Nov)	4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Best Surf	5AM (Thu 20th Nov)	7ft (2.1m) 15s
Most Powerful	11PM (Thu 20th Nov)	8ft (2.5m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Holbaai over the next 12 days.

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	Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Mainly strong winds.										Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat night).
		Tuesday 18			Wednesday 19			Thursday 20			Friday 21			Saturday 22			Sunday 23			Mon 24
	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM
Rating (10 max)	3	0	0	2	0	0	3	!	0	!	!	2	3	1	!	3	3	1	4	0	1
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	SSE	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	S	WSW	SW	SW	WSW	WSW	SW
Period(s) (?)	8	16	15	13	13	13	15	16	15	15	14	13	13	12	7	12	18	16	16	14	14
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	245	310	606	451	431	459	1349	2285	2148	2783	1770	1247	990	689	726	418	506	767	1460	1261	1267
Wind (km/h)	SE	S	S	SSE	SSE	S	SSE	S	S	SSE	S	SSE	SE	SSW	S	SSW	SSW	S	SE	SW	S
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross- off	cross	cross	cross- off	cross- off	cross	cross- off	cross	cross	cross- off	cross	cross- off	cross- off	cross	cross	glass	cross	cross	cross- off	cross- on	cross
High Tide / height (m)	2:01AM 1.33		2:02PM 1.43	2:31AM 1.37		2:33PM 1.44	3:01AM 1.38		3:05PM 1.44	3:31AM 1.38		3:36PM 1.41	4:03AM 1.36		4:08PM 1.37	4:36AM 1.32		4:41PM 1.31		5:12AM 1.28	5:16PM 1.25
Low Tide / height (m)		8:01AM 0.31		8:24PM 0.16	8:32AM 0.28		8:53PM 0.15	9:02AM 0.27		9:22PM 0.16	9:33AM 0.28		9:52PM 0.18	10:04AM 0.31		10:23PM 0.22	10:37AM 0.36		10:55PM 0.27	11:13AM 0.41

		Tuesday 18			Wednesday 19			Thursday 20			Friday 21			Saturday 22			Sunday 23			Mon 24
Sunrise	-	5:33	-	-	5:31	-	-	5:31	-	-	5:31	-	-	5:31	-	-	5:31	-	-	5:30	-
Sunset	-	-	7:29	-	-	7:30	-	-	7:30	-	-	7:31	-	-	7:32	-	-	7:34	-	-	7:35

Rain (mm)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	1	-	-	-	-	-
Temp. °C	23	21	21	18	23	23	19	24	23	19	24	24	19	23	24	22	22	24	20	23	24
Feels °C (?)	20	17	15	11	18	16	15	19	17	15	20	20	14	20	21	18	21	20	16	20	20

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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 12 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.