Noordhoek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right. Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s comin’ down the line for our patch.

First up, we’ve got a bit of a rough start. The wind’s been howlin’ and the conditions are just not playin’ ball. For the first few days, the swell is there, but it’s all messy with cross-onshore winds and rain. Monday morning the 27th could give you a peek at some 7ft SW swell at 12 seconds, but it’s a bit of a gamble. The water’s a bit colder than normal at 64°F – a couple of degrees off the usual, so you’ll feel that chill. The combined energy is strong (1854), but the wind is just no good for a proper session.

Honestly, you’re better off waitin’ for Thursday morning the 30th. That’s the first real winner. The wind swings light and cross-off from the NNE, around 6 mph, and the swell is still a solid 6ft from the SW with a 13-second period. The wave energy is still moderate (1144), but the glassy conditions are gonna make it clean. This is a proper intermediate wave, not too big, not too small. Crowds can show up here sometimes, so keep an eye out.

After that, it goes pretty flat and windy again until we get to the real standout. Mark your calendars for Wednesday morning the 5th of August. This is the one. You’re lookin’ at a solid 12ft SW swell with a 12-second period, and the wind is light and cross-off from the NNE at just 9 mph. The combined energy is massive (3296), and it’s gonna be clean. This is a big wave, only for the experienced crew. It’s a reef break, so it’ll handle that size, but if you’re a beginner, stay on the sand.

But the absolute best of the whole run? That’s Friday morning the 7th of August. I’m talkin’ glassy. The wind is from the ESE at a whisper – 3 mph, glassy. The swell is pumpin’ at 13ft from the SW with a 14-second period, and the energy is enormous (5275). This is a serious, powerful groundswell. It’s going to be perfect for the experienced surfer, but again, it’s a big day. The reef will handle it, but expect some of those sets to be heavy. If you’re not comfortable in the big stuff, give it a miss.

The second week has some other solid days, like the 9th and 10th of August, with clean cross-off winds and 8ft to 7ft SW swell, but nothing beats that Friday morning. The longer period swell (14 seconds) will mean longer lulls between sets, which makes paddlin’ out easier, but those waves will have some real punch.

So, the bottom line: the first few days are a write-off. Thursday the 30th is your first good option. The absolute standout is Friday the 7th of August, but it’s for the experts only. Get out there and enjoy it.

Rusty.

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