Noordhoek Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.04° S 25.65° E

Noordhoek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 23 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Noordhoek sea temperature is
17.7° C
1.8° 

Noordhoek surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Noordhoek surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 8,972 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period with SSW 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 (Jul 24) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Noordhoek in the next 16 days are 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Fri 24th Jul)15ft (4.5m) 16s
Best Surf11AM (Fri 24th Jul)15ft (4.5m) 16s
Most Powerful11AM (Fri 24th Jul)15ft (4.5m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Noordhoek over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. We’ve got a solid 16-day window on the cards for this spot, but it’s a bit of a slow burn. The first few days are packing some serious size, but the real standout is going to be a little later on. Let’s get into it.

The big story early on is a huge pulse of swell. We’re looking at a powerful SSW groundswell rolling in with a very long period of 16 seconds. The combined energy is absolutely pumping at 8972 (strong to very strong wave energy). That’s a lot of water moving. For Friday, July 24th, the morning session at Noordhoek sees a solid 15ft swell from the SSW. The wind is a light cross from the SW. However, this is a reef break, and 15ft is well into expert-only territory. It’s going to be a proper beast. The water temp is about average for this time of year.

Saturday morning, July 25th, is a different story. The swell has dropped to a still-chunky 8ft from the SW, but the wind goes light offshore from the W, making for clean conditions. That’s your first real window. The period is still a quality 14 seconds, so the waves will have real shape and power. The combined energy is moderate to strong at 2251. This is excellent for experienced surfers, but at 8ft, it’s getting too big for beginners. You’ll want your wetsuit and your best board.

After that, the wind gets messy, and the surf quality drops off. We have a long stretch of poor to marginal conditions through the end of July and into the start of August. The wind is mostly cross-on or strong, chopping up the swell. The combined energy drops significantly, often below 1000, indicating weak wave energy. It’s a blank run for a while.

Now, here’s the payoff. The forecast for Sunday, August 2nd, is the real standout. The afternoon session looks absolutely magic. The swell is a manageable 5ft from the SW with a 12-second period, and the wind is forecast to be glassy – zero wind from the NNW. That’s a rare and beautiful thing. The combined energy is moderate at 706. This will be the cleanest, most user-friendly surf of the whole period. The crowd factor is ‘sometimes’, so you might have company, but on a day like that, it’s worth it. This is the one to circle on your calendar.

Looking further out, the Wednesday morning of August 5th also looks promising. The swell picks up to 8ft from the SW with a 13-second period, and the wind is light offshore from the N. The combined energy is 1933 (strong wave energy). It’s rated as excellent for experienced surfers, and it’s another solid option. Thursday, August 6th, also has clean, moderate swell. There’s a decent run of clean waves from the 5th through the 8th, but nothing beats that glassy Sunday afternoon.

So, to sum it up: the first few days are for experts only. There’s a big gap of poor conditions. Then, mark your calendar for Sunday, August 2nd, for the pick of the crop. The following week has some solid, clean options too, but that Sunday is the gem.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Thu night, calm by Fri afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Sun night, min 14°C on Tue afternoon). Mainly strong winds.

Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
SW
11
4.5
SSW
16
3.5
SSW
15
3
SW
14
2.4
SW
14
2.5
SW
13
2.5
SW
12
2.3
SW
12
1.9
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12
2
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13
2
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12
2.5
SW
12
3.5
SSW
16
3.5
SSW
15
3.5
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15
3
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
14
2.1
SSW
13
1.7
SSW
13
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2688
8972
6027
3372
2020
2275
2135
1500
997
1266
1131
2195
6189
5256
5094
4164
2413
1623
987
Wind (km/h)
25
SW
10
SW
10
ENE
10
NW
5
W
10
E
15
NE
20
NE
15
NE
10
W
40
WSW
30
SSE
25
SE
20
SSE
25
SSE
20
SSE
15
ESE
20
E
20
NE
Wind State
cross
cross
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
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High Tide
11:25PM1.36m
12:19PM1.22m
00:43AM1.38m
1:31PM1.31m
1:41AM1.45m
2:20PM1.42m
2:24AM1.53m
2:58PM1.53m
3:01AM1.60m
3:31PM1.64m
3:34AM1.67m
4:01PM1.72m
4:05AM1.72m
Low Tide
6:16AM0.81m
6:17PM0.84m
7:25AM0.73m
7:31PM0.77m
8:10AM0.63m
8:19PM0.69m
8:45AM0.52m
8:57PM0.60m
9:15AM0.43m
9:31PM0.52m
9:45AM0.35m
10:01PM0.45m
rain showers
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7:13
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7:11
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5:30
5:30
5:31
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5:32
5:34
5:35
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Temp °C
16
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16
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Feels °C
7
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Information about the Noordhoek Surf forecast

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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