Noordhoek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk about what’s cooking at Noordhoek. This is a reef break that’s very consistent and exposed to the SW swell. The water is sitting at 64°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year.

The big news is the end of the week. The standout session is Friday morning, July 24th. We’re looking at a 13ft SSW groundswell with a very long period of 16 seconds, and the wind is glassy. The combined energy is a massive 7713, which is enormous. This is exceptional surf, but it’s only for experts. That size and period at a reef break means serious, powerful waves. If you’re experienced, this is the one you’ve been waiting for.

Earlier in the week, Wednesday morning, July 22nd is also a good call. The swell is 7ft from the SW, period 13 seconds, with glassy WNW wind. Combined energy is 1510. The conditions are excellent for experienced surfers, and the offshore wind will keep it clean. The water is a bit colder than normal, so don't forget a good hood.

Sunday morning, July 26th is another solid option. You’ve got a 7ft SW swell, 12-second period, and a clean cross-off wind from the N. The combined energy is 1381. The wind isn't perfect, but it's clean, and the swell is very rideable for the intermediate crowd.

Things get a bit messy after that. Monday morning, July 27th is still good with a 7ft SW swell and clean cross-off wind, but by the afternoon, the wind turns onshore, and the quality drops. From the 28th through the 30th, the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, and the conditions become marginal or poor. The 30th is a write-off with strong onshore wind and rain.

We get a bit of a gap from July 31st through August 3rd. The swell drops right off, and the wind is mostly cross or cross-on with poor to very ordinary conditions. The waves are small and messy.

Then, Wednesday morning, August 5th shows promise. A 8ft SSW swell, 14-second period, and clean cross-off wind from the WNW. Combined energy is 2076. This is a distant call, but it looks like a good morning for experienced surfers.

Finally, Thursday morning, August 6th is another one to watch. A 5ft SSW swell, 13-second period, and glassy wind from the E. Combined energy is 1095. The conditions look very good, with clean, glassy surf.

So, the two real standouts are Friday morning, July 24th for the experts and Wednesday morning, July 22nd for a more accessible, yet still excellent, session. Keep your eyes on the 5th and 6th of August too, but those are a bit further out. Crowds are sometimes a thing here, so plan ahead.

Rusty.

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