Hout Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.04° S 18.35° E

Hout Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 12 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hout Bay sea temperature is
13.1° C
2.5° 

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 12 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 18s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 17s period, SW swell with 3,307 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 18s period with SW 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 Wednesday (Aug 12) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hout Bay in the next 16 days are 2.4m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 14) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Wed 12th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 18s
Best Surf 2PM (Wed 12th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 18s
Most Powerful11AM (Thu 13th Aug)8ft (2.4m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
1
4
4
3
2
3
3
2
1
3
2
3
2
1
0
0
2
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
SW
18
1.9
SW
17
1.8
SW
16
2.4
SW
17
2.2
SW
16
2
WSW
16
1.8
WSW
15
1.7
WSW
14
1.8
WSW
14
1.8
WSW
13
1.9
WSW
14
1.9
WSW
14
1.8
WSW
14
2
WSW
15
2.5
WSW
13
2.5
WSW
13
2.2
WSW
13
1.9
WSW
13
1.6
WSW
12
1.8
WSW
12
1.2
SW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2223
2238
1652
3307
2379
1908
1337
1257
1179
1144
1325
1286
1224
1714
2553
2310
1725
1198
730
936
389
Wind (km/h)
5
ENE
10
E
20
E
10
NNE
10
NNW
15
N
20
N
10
NW
5
ESE
5
S
10
SSE
10
W
15
N
10
WNW
15
SSE
20
SSE
20
SSE
15
SSE
10
S
15
S
20
SSE
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
High Tide
3:14PM1.62m
3:29AM1.56m
3:52PM1.68m
4:09AM1.56m
4:29PM1.69m
4:46AM1.51m
5:05PM1.64m
5:21AM1.43m
5:39PM1.55m
5:56AM1.32m
6:12PM1.43m
6:32AM1.21m
6:47PM1.29m
Low Tide
9:02AM0.02m
9:27PM0.05m
9:40AM-0.01m
10:08PM0.02m
10:16AM-0.00m
10:46PM0.04m
10:51AM0.05m
11:22PM0.10m
11:24AM0.14m
11:56PM0.19m
11:56AM0.25m
00:31AM0.30m
12:29PM0.38m
1:08AM0.42m
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clear
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7:28
7:28
7:26
7:26
7:24
7:24
7:22
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6:14
6:14
6:15
6:15
6:16
6:16
6:17
 mm
Temp °C
16
21
21
21
23
21
16
16
15
16
18
18
15
16
16
15
16
15
15
16
14
Feels °C
13
19
17
18
20
18
12
14
15
15
16
16
12
14
17
12
13
13
14
14
11
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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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