Holbaai Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.74° S 18.44° E

Holbaai Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 07 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Holbaai sea temperature is
11.0°C
4.6° 

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


Holbaai surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 16s period, SW swell with 2,653 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Holbaai in the next 16 days are 2.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) 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 1.1m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 7th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s
Best Surf11AM (Thu 10th Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 15s
Most Powerful11PM (Sat 12th Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Night
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Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
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Night
AM
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Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
1
2
1
0
3
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3
3
2
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3
!
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4
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
WSW
13
1
WSW
12
0.7
WSW
12
0.9
SW
11
1
SW
13
0.9
WSW
13
1.5
WSW
12
2.3
SW
15
2.2
WSW
13
1.9
WSW
13
1.7
WSW
12
1.5
WSW
12
2.1
S
8
1.8
SW
14
2.2
SW
16
2.3
SW
15
2.3
SW
14
2.5
SSW
9
1.5
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
454
294
140
172
342
295
680
2215
1697
1207
830
605
510
1133
2404
2208
2080
1121
732
Wind (km/h)
0
E
5
NNW
15
S
10
SE
10
S
20
S
10
SSE
15
S
25
S
20
SSE
20
SE
30
SSE
20
SSE
15
SSE
25
SSE
10
SE
20
N
15
NW
10
NNE
Wind State
glassy
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
1:05AM1.32m
1:34PM1.43m
1:53AM1.44m
2:15PM1.57m
2:33AM1.51m
2:51PM1.66m
3:10AM1.55m
3:25PM1.70m
3:44AM1.55m
3:58PM1.68m
4:17AM1.52m
4:29PM1.62m
4:48AM1.45m
Low Tide
7:23AM0.22m
7:50PM0.20m
8:04AM0.12m
8:31PM0.08m
8:41AM0.05m
9:08PM0.01m
9:15AM0.02m
9:42PM-0.01m
9:48AM0.03m
10:15PM0.01m
10:19AM0.08m
10:45PM0.07m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
cloud
cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:54
6:54
6:52
6:50
6:50
6:48
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:31
6:31
6:32
6:34
6:34
6:35
6:36
 mm
1
Temp °C
22
25
23
21
21
21
16
18
19
15
18
20
15
18
18
16
18
21
16
Feels °C
21
25
21
20
21
19
15
16
15
11
15
17
11
16
16
14
15
17
15
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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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