Noordhoek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shaping up for Noordhoek.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the next week and a half is a real mixed bag, and mostly a frustrating one. We’ve got plenty of swell energy, but the wind is just not playing ball for most of it. The water is a chilly 60°, which is a whopping 7° colder than usual for this time of year – that’s properly unusual, so you’ll want a thick suit.

The first real glimmer of hope doesn’t come until Tuesday morning, the 18th of August. We’ve got a clean 4ft SSW groundswell rolling in with a solid 13-second period, and a light offshore breeze from the WSW. The combined energy is moderate (969), and that’s the kind of setup that makes Noordhoek’s reef work. It’s a very consistent break, so you’ll get plenty of waves, but it does get crowded sometimes, so get in early. This is the standout of the whole run.

The following morning, Wednesday the 19th, is still rideable with a bigger 10ft SSW swell, but the wind is a fresh cross-offshore, keeping it clean. The energy is strong (3129), but that size is getting into expert-only territory, especially with a 12-second period. It’s big, powerful, and not for the faint of heart.

Then, hold onto your boardies for Thursday the 20th. The morning session is looking glassy with a light 6ft SW swell and a period of 10 seconds. The energy is moderate (954), and the conditions are described as very good. That’s your window for a truly clean, smooth session.

The following Friday the 21st also has a decent morning with a 5ft SW swell and a light cross-offshore breeze, which will keep things clean.

After that, the winds get messy again. Saturday the 22nd sees a massive 12ft SW swell, but it’s chopped up by a strong breeze, even if it’s cross-offshore. The energy is extreme (4810), but it’s only for the experts and even then, it’s a battle.

We then go into a bit of a lull until Wednesday the 26th of August, where we get a glimmer of a clean morning with a 7ft SW swell and light winds, but the cross-shore direction isn’t ideal. It’s worth a look if you’re desperate, but the real magic is in that window from the 18th to the 21st.

So, to sum it up: the best on offer is Tuesday morning the 18th for the clean, consistent, intermediate-friendly waves. The glassy Thursday the 20th morning is a very close second for a pure, smooth ride. Don’t sleep on those.

Rusty.

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