Hout Bay surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, WSW swell with 3,331 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period with SSW 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 (Aug 27) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hout Bay in the next 16 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hout Bay over the next 16 days.
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