
Surf Forecasts:
Noordhoek surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 5,042 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Noordhoek this week:
The surf forecast for Noordhoek over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Noordhoek in the next 16 days are 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Noordhoek over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for Noordhoek.
We’ve got a real mixed bag ahead, but it starts with a bit of a rough patch. The first few days are going to be a grind. Thursday the 6th kicks off with a solid 12ft swell from the SW, but with a 19 mph cross wind and lumpy chop, it’s going to be a messy, blown-out affair. The energy is massive (3876), but the quality just isn’t there. Friday morning the 7th cleans up with a light breeze, but that 10ft SW swell is still powerful and the wind is cross-on, making it tricky. Friday afternoon goes straight downhill with stronger winds and chop.
We’re looking at a gap of poor conditions from Thursday afternoon right through to the middle of the following week. A lot of these days are a write-off with onshore winds and lumpy seas. The water is sitting at 61°F, which is a whopping 5°F colder than normal for this time of year – that’s seriously unusual, so bring a thick wetsuit.
Now, the first real standout doesn’t come until Sunday the 16th of August. The morning is looking clean. We’ve got a light offshore wind from the north, and a 5ft SW swell (13 sec period) coming through. The energy is moderate (576), but that clean face with offshore flow is what we’ve been waiting for. It’s not huge, but it’ll be fun and lined up. This is a reef break that’s very consistent, so you know there will be waves. It’s rated intermediate, so not one for the groms on a bigger day, but this size is fine. Crowds are sometimes a thing here, so you might have some company.
The next real highlight comes a bit later. Thursday the 20th of August – the afternoon session is looking like the pick of the entire forecast. A 6ft SW swell, with a light offshore breeze from the west, dropping to a light breeze. The forecast is calling for “expect very good surf conditions” and the energy is moderate (855). That’s a clean, glassy afternoon with a solid, long-period swell. This is the one to circle.
Also worth a mention, Monday the 17th of August afternoon has a bigger 8ft SW swell (15 sec period) with clean offshore wind, but at that size with a long period, it’s pushing into expert territory at this reef. The energy is high (2880), so it’ll be powerful.
Overall, the first week is a write-off. The second week offers a couple of windows, with the absolute best being the afternoon of Thursday the 20th. Keep your eyes on that one.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, strong winds from the SSW by Sun morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Sun afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Sun night, light winds from the SSE by Mon night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SSW 17 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
3876 | 2257 | 2221 | 2567 | 3466 | 2557 | 1962 | 4563 | 3903 | 4899 | 4068 | 1685 | 778 | 2623 | 1876 | 1227 | 536 | 1051 | 1365 | 1383 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 9:12PM1.49m | 9:57AM1.28m | 10:47PM1.44m | 11:49AM1.30m | 00:24AM1.48m | 1:15PM1.44m | 1:36AM1.59m | 2:13PM1.60m | 2:30AM1.71m | 3:00PM1.76m | 3:15AM1.81m | 3:41PM1.89m | 3:55AM1.86m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:23PM0.65m | 3:36AM0.73m | 3:50PM0.76m | 5:33AM0.73m | 5:57PM0.75m | 7:06AM0.62m | 7:26PM0.64m | 8:04AM0.48m | 8:24PM0.49m | 8:49AM0.35m | 9:11PM0.36m | 9:28AM0.24m | 9:51PM0.27m | |||||||
— | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | |
5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 8 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | E 10 | E 9 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 19 | SSW 17 |
3876 | 2257 | 2221 | 2567 | 3466 | 2557 | 1962 | 4563 | 3903 | 49 | 45 | 1685 | 778 | 2623 | 1876 | 1227 | 536 | 366 | 1365 | 1383 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 10 | — | E 9 | SE 8 | SSW 11 | S 14 | WSW 11 | S 11 | SW 25 | SW 21 | SW 11 | SW 11 |
92 | 65 | 66 | 65 | 43 | 198 | 117 | 74 | 66 | — | 45 | 457 | 476 | 34 | 24 | 9 | 156 | 1051 | 237 | 97 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 14 | E 10 | SSW 14 | — | — | — | S 10 | — | S 10 | S 10 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 69 | 30 | 67 | — | — | — | 8 | — | 49 | 17 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 3 | E 6 | W 4 | WSW 6 | — | — | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | — | SE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 |
— | — | — | 4 | 173 | 12 | 178 | — | — | 4899 | 4068 | — | 439 | 278 | 326 | 223 | 514 | 939 | 1601 | 1602 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 208 | 6 | 6 | 264 | 6 | 208 | 65 | 0 | 369 | 2799 | 208 | 66 | 246 | 38 | 207 | 264 | 206 | 238 | 264 | 206 |
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The above surf forecast table for Noordhoek provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 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.
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