Holbaai Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.74° S 18.44° E

Holbaai Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 08 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Holbaai sea temperature is
13.3° C
2.1° 

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


Holbaai surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, SW swell with 3,759 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period with SW 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 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Holbaai in the next 16 days are 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Friday (Aug 14) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 9th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 9th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sun 9th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on 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 morning, light winds from the SSE by Tue afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Night
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Night
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PM
Night
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Rating
(10 max)
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4
4
4
4
4
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3
3
3
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
SW
13
3
SW
12
3.5
SSW
12
2.5
SSW
11
2.3
SSW
11
2.4
SSW
10
2.4
SSW
14
1.9
SSW
12
1.6
SSW
12
1.3
WSW
21
1.7
WSW
18
1.8
SW
18
2.1
SW
16
2.4
WSW
17
2.2
WSW
17
1.7
WSW
16
1.6
WSW
15
1.7
WSW
14
1.8
WSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3759
2358
3301
1921
1192
1221
2065
1051
647
1512
1819
1952
2201
3378
2731
1460
1024
1114
1179
Wind (km/h)
10
S
40
SSE
40
SSE
20
SE
30
SE
30
SE
15
ESE
15
E
10
SSE
15
E
15
ENE
15
NE
20
ENE
25
NE
20
NE
20
NE
20
NNE
10
N
10
N
Wind State
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
High Tide
11:55PM1.25m
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
Low Tide
6:32AM0.33m
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
rain showers
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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7:31
7:30
7:28
7:28
7:26
7:26
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:10
6:12
6:12
6:13
6:14
6:15
6:15
 mm
1
2
Temp °C
13
12
13
13
13
14
11
12
17
17
20
24
24
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26
26
24
28
21
Feels °C
11
7
3
5
6
7
7
8
14
14
16
21
19
18
22
22
19
23
18
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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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