Holbaai surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Saturday 28 Mar 2026 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
14.9° C
(Which is 3.9°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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 28) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Holbaai in the next 16 days are 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 28) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 01) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Sat 28th Mar)8ft (2.5m) 11s
Best Surf 5PM (Sat 28th Mar)8ft (2.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sat 28th Mar)8ft (2.5m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
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Rating
(10 max)
!
!
!
2
0
3
0
0
2
0
0
3
3
1
3
3
!
3
2
0
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
SW
2.5
SW
2.1
SW
1.8
SW
1.5
SW
1.1
SW
0.9
SW
1.2
S
0.7
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SSW
1.4
SW
1
SW
1.1
SW
1.5
SW
2
SW
2.1
SW
2
SW
1.6
SW
1.4
SW
1.5
SW
Period(s) (?)1111101010121210119109141413121213121211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)17761788990614408325202262117115178321393464744120712611286748561573
Wind
(km/h)
10
W
15
WSW
5
SSE
10
SW
15
SSW
10
SE
10
WSW
20
S
5
ESE
5
WSW
15
SSW
15
SSE
15
SSE
20
S
10
SSE
10
SW
10
SSW
10
SSW
10
SW
20
SW
5
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:37PM
1.20
1:04AM
1.33
1:26PM
1.30
1:44AM
1.46
2:05PM
1.39
2:18AM
1.55
2:38PM
1.45
2:49AM
1.60
3:09PM
1.49
3:18AM
1.62
3:38PM
1.49
3:46AM
1.59
4:07PM
1.47
4:14AM
1.54
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:51PM
0.35
7:25AM
0.29
7:34PM
0.25
8:03AM
0.18
8:10PM
0.18
8:37AM
0.10
8:42PM
0.13
9:07AM
0.05
9:12PM
0.11
9:35AM
0.04
9:40PM
0.12
10:03AM
0.06
10:08PM
0.16
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Sunrise6:54--6:54--6:56--6:56--6:56--6:58--6:58--
Sunset-6:46--6:45--6:44--6:43--6:42--6:39--6:38-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C191917192018192118212219232520222221212119
Feels °C (?)181716181716181816212018222419232322212019
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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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