Hout Bay surf break

Hout Bay surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Tuesday 14 Apr 2026 SAST
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Hout Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Hout Bay sea temperature is
17.7° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 Tuesday (Apr 14) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 16s. 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 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 15) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Friday (Apr 17) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Tue 14th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s
Best Surf 5PM (Tue 14th Apr)7ft (2.1m) 16s
Most Powerful 5PM (Wed 15th Apr)15ft (4.5m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat night, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Sat morning, strong winds from the WNW by Sun night).

Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
2
4
3
4
3
4
0
2
3
4
4
2
2
3
2
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7
SW
2.1
WSW
3
WSW
4
SW
4.5
WSW
4
WSW
3.5
SW
3
SW
2.5
SW
2.4
SW
3
WSW
3
SW
2.5
SW
2.4
SW
2.3
WSW
3.5
SW
4
SW
4.5
SW
4
SW
3.5
SW
3
SSW
Period(s) (?)13161413161614141312111113139111212131313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)93622003399515210133720743703185201316102053184824221817865299642695427572044582947
Wind
(km/h)
10
WNW
20
NNW
25
WSW
15
SW
15
SSW
10
SSE
5
SW
15
SW
15
NNW
35
NNW
30
W
10
SW
15
NW
20
NW
35
WNW
35
WNW
40
WNW
35
SW
15
S
20
SSE
25
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffcross-
off
crosscrossonglasscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crossoffoffoffcross-
off
offcrosscross-
on
onon
High Tide
/ height (m)
Low Tide
/ height (m)
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Sunrise7:07--7:07--7:09--7:09--7:11--7:11--7:11--
Sunset-6:24--6:23--6:22--6:21--6:20--6:19--6:17-
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
--2------21822-73-5---
Temp. °C192019171717161817161616161617171717151616
Feels °C (?)19191813131415151591111151210129991211
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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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