Holbaai Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.74° S 18.44° E

Holbaai Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 09 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Holbaai sea temperature is
13.5° C
1.9° 

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


Holbaai surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, SSW swell with 3,609 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period with SSW 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 12s period. 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 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 10s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Sun 9th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Best Surf 5PM (Sun 9th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sun 9th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Sun afternoon, light winds from the SE by Tue afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
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2
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4
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
SW
12
3.5
SSW
12
3
SW
11
1.8
SW
11
1.9
S
9
2.4
SSW
13
1.9
SSW
12
1.6
SSW
12
1.4
SW
21
1.8
SW
18
1.9
WSW
18
2.2
SW
16
2
WSW
16
1.7
WSW
18
1.9
WSW
16
1.7
WSW
15
1.7
WSW
14
1.8
WSW
14
1.8
WSW
14
1.8
WSW
14
1.7
WSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2489
3609
1931
738
627
2088
1089
671
1850
2111
2138
2379
1880
1837
1811
1161
1257
1196
1207
1122
1004
Wind (km/h)
40
SSE
40
SSE
20
SSE
30
SSE
30
SE
15
ESE
15
E
10
SSE
15
E
15
E
5
SE
20
E
20
NE
15
ENE
20
ENE
20
NNE
20
NE
15
ENE
15
NNE
5
ENE
5
NNE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
glassy
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
12:48PM1.23m
1:05AM1.35m
1:45PM1.37m
2:00AM1.45m
2:32PM1.51m
2:47AM1.53m
3:13PM1.62m
3:29AM1.57m
3:52PM1.68m
4:09AM1.56m
4:29PM1.69m
4:46AM1.51m
5:05PM1.64m
Low Tide
6:57PM0.39m
7:32AM0.21m
7:55PM0.25m
8:19AM0.10m
8:44PM0.13m
9:01AM0.02m
9:27PM0.05m
9:40AM-0.01m
10:07PM0.02m
10:16AM-0.00m
10:45PM0.03m
10:51AM0.05m
11:22PM0.09m
rain showers
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7:31
7:30
7:28
7:28
7:26
7:26
7:24
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:12
6:12
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6:15
 mm
1
Temp °C
12
14
12
13
13
11
12
17
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22
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Feels °C
3
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6
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14
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20
17
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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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