Surf Forecasts:
How big are the waves at Noordhoek today (23 Aug):
- Morning surf: Morning surf (23 Aug, local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period with SW swell.
- Afternoon surf: Afternoon surf (23 Aug, local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period with SW swell.
- Evening surf: Evening surf (23 Aug, local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 12s period with SW swell.
The current surf forecast for Noordhoek at 7AM is: 3.0m 10s primary swell from a Southwest direction (forecast issued at 01:00am August 23). An open ocean swell of 0.2m 8s is not directed at the surf break, a second open ocean swell of 0.2m 8s is not directed at the surf break. The wind direction is predicted to be cross-offshore.
| Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height | Wave Period |
|---|---|---|
| Morning (23 Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) | 11s |
| Afternoon (23 Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) | 11s |
| Evening (23 Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) | 12s |
Table - waves today at Noordhoek. (Swell directed towards the surf break)
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
2 AM | 5 AM | 8 AM | 11 AM | 2 PM | 5 PM | 8 PM | 11 PM | 2 AM | 5 AM | 8 AM | 11 AM | 2 PM | 5 PM | 8 PM | 11 PM | 2 AM | 5 AM | 8 AM | 11 AM | 2 PM | 5 PM | 8 PM | 11 PM | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 14 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SW 13 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
1134 | 1389 | 1773 | 1687 | 1514 | 1437 | 1389 | 1751 | 1645 | 1474 | 1209 | 1169 | 1149 | 980 | 1700 | 1883 | 2096 | 2293 | 3373 | 3918 | 2270 | 1588 | 2235 | 3289 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on |
High Tide | 00:29AM1.27m | 1:26PM1.30m | 1:33AM1.37m | 2:08PM1.45m | 2:13AM1.49m | 2:40PM1.59m | ||||||||||||||||||
Low Tide | 7:15AM0.79m | 7:37PM0.81m | 7:57AM0.66m | 8:16PM0.69m | 8:27AM0.53m | 8:46PM0.56m | ||||||||||||||||||
— | 6:48 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
— | — | — | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 9 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | E 8 | E 8 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 14 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 |
414 | 5 | 1 | 1687 | 1514 | 1437 | 1389 | 1751 | 1645 | 1474 | 1209 | 1169 | 1149 | 980 | 1700 | 1883 | 2096 | 2293 | 3373 | 3918 | 2270 | 1488 | 2235 | 3289 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | — | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SSW 15 | WSW 11 | E 10 | SE 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | E 9 |
5 | — | 6 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 417 | 346 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 1194 | 1588 | 806 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 17 | — | — | — | E 8 | E 9 | — | — | S 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | — | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | — |
6 | — | — | — | 5 | 6 | — | — | 2 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 5 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1134 | 1389 | 1773 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 65 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Eastern Cape (South) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)
Wind Speed (km/h)













