Noordhoek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, looking at what we've got for the Cape Peninsula over the next couple of weeks.

The start of the period is a bit of a write-off for decent surf. We've got some swell around, but the wind is just going to mess it up until we get a few clearer windows. The real standout is right at the end of the forecast period, and it looks like a doozy for the experienced crew.

We're looking at Noordhoek first. It's a fairly exposed reef break that handles a good SW swell. For Monday the 14th, the morning session is the only real goer early on. It's cloudy with a light WSW wind keeping things clean, and we've got a solid 4.6ft SW groundswell with a 13-second period. The wave energy is moderate (623), but the wind is the key here – it's cross-off and will keep the faces nice and tidy.

The rest of that week is pretty average. The wind swings onshore and strengthens, making a mess of things. Tuesday the 15th morning has some small, clean waves (3ft), but it's pretty ordinary. By Wednesday the 16th, we've got some proper size – 7.9ft to 8.2ft – but it's being blown out by a fresh cross-shore wind. This is more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddling one. The same goes for the rest of the week; strong winds, lumpy conditions, and poor surf through to Saturday the 19th.

There's a bit of a reprieve on Sunday the 20th morning. The wind drops right out to a light cross-off from the NNE, and we get a clean 4.3ft SW swell. It's not huge, but it'll be a welcome change and the water temp is about average for this time of year.

Then things get really interesting. Look at Friday the 25th afternoon – it's a total curveball. We're expecting a glassy, clean session with a 8.2ft WSW swell. The period is short (6 seconds), so it'll be a bit weaker, but with zero wind, it could be a fun, clean wave for anyone. The wave energy is moderate (939). This one is promising but we're a week and a half out, so keep an eye on it.

The absolute standout, though, is Monday the 28th of September. This is for experts only. We've got a massive 13.1ft SSW groundswell rolling in with a 15-second period. The wave energy is very strong (6356). The wind is a light offshore from the SW, which is perfect for a reef like Noordhoek. This is the one you want to be in the water for if you've got the skills. The morning is the pick, as the wind swings onshore in the afternoon. Tuesday the 29th still has a solid 9.8ft swell, but the wind is cross-shore, so it won't be as clean.

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