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Noordhoek surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Monday 12 Jan 2026 SAST
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Noordhoek surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Noordhoek sea temperature is
18.6° C
 (Which is 1.1°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Noordhoek this week:

The surf forecast for Noordhoek over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 13) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Noordhoek in the next 12 days are 4.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 18) 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 1.8m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jan 19) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 13th Jan)6ft (1.8m) 12s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 14th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sun 18th Jan)13ft (4.0m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Noordhoek over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, strong winds from the SE by Thu afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Thu night, light winds from the S by Sat morning).

Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Mon
19
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Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
3
1
0
!
!
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
!
!
!
!
3
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.8
SW
1.7
SW
1.8
SW
1.6
SW
1.5
SW
1.7
SW
3.5
SW
3.5
SSW
2.1
SSW
1.4
SW
1.3
SSW
1.6
S
1.1
SW
1.4
SW
1.6
SW
3
SW
4
SW
3.5
SW
3
SW
2.4
SW
2.1
SW
Period(s) (?)12121111111212101110109101010111312121211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)97079283665054476534152280980441320416206365509213358114130282415461027
Wind
(km/h)
20
SSE
15
SSW
25
S
15
SSE
15
WNW
25
NW
40
SSE
35
SSE
45
SE
40
SE
30
SSE
35
SSE
30
SSE
15
SW
25
WSW
20
SW
20
SSE
35
SSE
45
SE
35
SE
50
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offononcross-
off		offoffoffoffcross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
on		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		offoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:22PM
0.97
11:33AM
1.09
12:36AM
1.03
12:39PM
1.14
1:27AM
1.11
1:29PM
1.21
2:07AM
1.20
2:09PM
1.29
2:42AM
1.29
2:45PM
1.36
3:15AM
1.37
3:18PM
1.41
3:46AM
1.45
3:51PM
1.45
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:18AM
0.65
6:24PM
0.51
6:36AM
0.60
7:17PM
0.43
7:29AM
0.52
7:58PM
0.35
8:10AM
0.43
8:33PM
0.27
8:46AM
0.36
9:05PM
0.20
9:19AM
0.29
9:35PM
0.14
9:52AM
0.24
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Mon
19
Sunrise-5:48--5:48--5:50--5:50--5:52--5:52--5:54-
Sunset--8:00--8:00--8:00--8:00--8:00--8:00--7:59
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C202020192021211718171818181820201818182020
Feels °C (?)1819181619192091171312121517171413111313
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Information about the Noordhoek Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Noordhoek provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Noordhoek can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Noordhoek 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 (Noordhoek) 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 Noordhoek 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 Noordhoek, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Cape Town, consider staying in Cape Town which is 23 km (14 miles) away. Other places in and around Cape Town where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Bellville which is 35 km (22 miles) away, Robben Island, Stellenbosch and Kayamnandi.

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