Hout Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.04° S 18.35° E

Hout Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 14 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hout Bay sea temperature is
14.3°C
2.0° 

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


Hout Bay surf forecast from 15 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 15 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 15 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with 5,375 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 15 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period with WSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hout Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Hout Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 15) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hout Bay in the next 16 days are 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 15) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 21) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Thu 15th Oct)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Best Surf 5PM (Thu 15th Oct)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 8AM (Thu 15th Oct)11ft (3.5m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Fri night, fresh winds from the SSE by Sat afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Sat night, calm by Mon morning).

Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
SW
13
3.5
WSW
14
3.5
WSW
14
2.1
SW
13
2.1
W
11
1.7
W
11
1.6
SW
12
2.5
SW
12
2.5
SW
12
2.5
SW
12
3
SW
13
2.5
SW
12
2.4
SW
12
2.1
SW
12
2
SW
11
1.8
SW
11
1.6
SW
11
1.7
SW
11
2.5
WSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3652
4839
4272
1561
1010
649
723
2113
1765
2008
2445
2099
1687
1229
964
729
606
651
1825
Wind (km/h)
25
N
30
NNW
20
NW
20
N
20
NNW
15
NW
10
N
20
SSE
30
SSE
30
SSE
25
SSE
20
SSE
15
SSW
5
SW
20
SSW
10
SSE
10
WNW
15
WNW
25
NNW
Wind State
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High Tide
5:19AM1.26m
5:27PM1.25m
5:55AM1.16m
6:03PM1.13m
6:41AM1.05m
6:54PM1.01m
8:03AM0.98m
8:33PM0.94m
10:06AM0.99m
10:37PM0.96m
11:24AM1.09m
11:45PM1.06m
Low Tide
11:09PM0.28m
11:19AM0.39m
11:41PM0.39m
11:54AM0.50m
00:19AM0.50m
12:40PM0.62m
1:17AM0.59m
2:14PM0.70m
3:12AM0.64m
4:43PM0.67m
4:59AM0.59m
5:52PM0.56m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Hout Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Hout Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Hout Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Hout Bay 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 (Hout Bay) 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 Hout Bay 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Cape Town? If you are looking for accommodation near Hout Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Cape Town, consider staying in Cape Town which is 16 km (10 miles) away. Other places in and around Cape Town where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Robben Island which is 27 km (17 miles) away, Bellville, Kayamnandi and Stellenbosch.

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