Holbaai Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.74° S 18.44° E

Holbaai Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 22 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Holbaai sea temperature is
12.9°C
2.7° 

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


Holbaai surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 13s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 2,554 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 13s period with WSW 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 23) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Holbaai in the next 16 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 5AM. 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 23rd Aug)7ft (2.2m) 13s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 23rd Aug)7ft (2.2m) 13s
Most Powerful 5AM (Tue 25th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Night
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PM
Night
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Rating
(10 max)
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3
2
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3
3
3
3
2
3
2
3
3
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SW
10
2.3
WSW
13
2.2
WSW
12
2.1
WSW
12
1.9
SW
12
1.2
WSW
11
2.1
SW
14
2.3
SW
14
2.2
SW
14
1.7
WSW
13
1.3
WSW
13
1.3
WSW
12
1.2
S
11
1.2
SSW
11
1.2
SSW
11
0.9
SSW
11
0.9
WSW
16
1.3
WSW
14
1.4
WSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
707
1674
1532
1177
913
376
1712
1970
1922
1045
587
451
351
370
363
164
366
631
856
Wind (km/h)
5
SE
5
SSE
15
S
10
SE
15
SSE
20
SSE
15
SSE
20
SE
20
SSE
20
ESE
15
ESE
10
SSE
10
NNE
10
N
5
WSW
10
SE
5
E
5
NW
0
ESE
Wind State
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross-off
glassy
glassy
glassy
High Tide
00:06AM1.04m
12:58PM1.07m
1:01AM1.13m
1:36PM1.19m
1:40AM1.24m
2:08PM1.31m
2:13AM1.33m
2:36PM1.42m
2:44AM1.41m
3:04PM1.52m
3:14AM1.47m
3:32PM1.59m
3:44AM1.50m
Low Tide
6:46AM0.52m
7:07PM0.56m
7:27AM0.41m
7:45PM0.45m
7:59AM0.30m
8:17PM0.34m
8:27AM0.21m
8:46PM0.24m
8:54AM0.14m
9:15PM0.16m
9:21AM0.09m
9:44PM0.10m
clear
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clear
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7:16
7:15
7:13
7:11
7:11
7:09
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:21
6:21
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:23
6:24
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Temp °C
14
14
16
13
15
18
13
16
21
17
19
26
23
22
21
19
24
28
24
Feels °C
14
13
14
10
12
15
10
12
17
13
16
24
21
20
18
16
22
25
22
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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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