Noordhoek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's in store for us. The next couple of weeks at Noordhoek are a real mixed bag, but there are a few gems to get excited about.

The run starts with a bunch of not-so-great days, but we've got some serious standouts coming. The water is sitting at 63.5°, about 2.9° colder than we'd normally expect at this time of year, so that crisp feeling is real.

Our first proper call is for Monday the 31st of August. It's not a world beater, but it's the first bit of action. We've got a 5.6ft swell from the WSW with a moderate 11-second period. The combined energy is moderate (813). It's surfing, but the cross-on wind from the SSE will have it a bit bumpy. We'll take it as a warm-up.

Tuesday the 1st of September is where it starts to get interesting. The morning session is looking proper. We've got a 7.2ft SW groundswell with a solid 12-second period, pushing moderate energy (1291). The real kicker is the glassy conditions – zero wind. It's going to be clean as a whistle. The break works best with a SW swell direction, so this is a match made in heaven. This is likely the standout of the whole period and one you do not want to miss. The afternoon gets a bit bigger to 8.2ft and the wind swings onshore, so mornings are the move.

Wednesday the 2nd of September delivers the biggest, cleanest swell of the run. The morning is for the experienced crew only. We're looking at a 11.5ft SW groundswell at 13 seconds, with that combined energy cranking up to 3753. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the WSW, keeping it clean. This is a serious wave and is best left to the experts.

After that, things go a bit pear-shaped. We've got a run of poor conditions from the 3rd of September through to the 10th of September, with strong winds and onshore slop. Not worth paddling out for. This spot goes quiet.

We get a hint of life again on the 11th of September with a 5.9ft SW swell and a light cross-on wind.

Further out, on Monday the 14th of September, things look a little more hopeful with a clean cross-off wind, but the swell is only 3.3ft. It could be fun for a longboard. Then on Tuesday the 15th of September, the swell picks up to 4.6-4.9ft from the SSW with a 14-second period and clean cross-offshore winds from the WSW. The energy is still moderate (765-831), but with a strong breeze it might be a bit tough. A promising late call, but we'll see how it firms up.

Noordhoek is a reef setup that can handle a good SW groundswell, so when the stars align, it's proper. Just be aware it can get crowded at times when the surf's good.

Stay stoked.

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