Noordhoek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks.

Straight off the bat, the main show is at Noordhoek, a reef set-up that loves a proper SW groundswell. It's a very consistent spot, so it rarely goes quiet for long. We've got a real mixed bag of conditions coming, but there are a couple of absolute gems to lock in.

The water temp is about average for this time of year. No big surprises there.

The week kicks off on Monday morning, July 20th, with a solid 8ft SW swell, but that 16 mph cross-off wind is a clean-up crew, making it look more interesting than it is. The afternoon gets messy with a cross-shore chop. It's paddleable, but not the best.

Tuesday, July 21st is where it starts to get interesting. The morning brings a 6ft SW groundswell with a very long 15-second period, and the wind drops to a mere 3 mph WNW cross-off. It's clean, glassy, and the wave energy is right up there (1289). This is a proper session for the experienced surfer.

Wednesday, July 22nd is a standout. The morning offers a 7ft SW swell with a light 6 mph NNE cross-off wind. The conditions are clean and the forecast is excellent for experienced surfers. The combined energy is solid at 1486. This is the one to circle. The afternoon gets blown out by a strong 19 mph WSW wind, so get out early.

Thursday, July 23rd gets a bit wild. The morning is a 8ft WSW swell, but it's a short-period 8 seconds, and the wind is a gusty 19 mph. It's a bit of a mess. The afternoon sees the swell jump to a hefty 13ft from the SW, but it's accompanied by 19 mph winds. That's a lot of power (3217 in combined energy), but it's a wild, expert-only beast.

Friday, July 24th is a day to stay out of the water. The swell is a massive 12ft from the SSW with a very long period of 16 seconds. The combined energy is a staggering 6370. The wind is a strong cross-shore, and the afternoon turns into a full-on cross-onshore mess. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Saturday, July 25th is the absolute standout of the entire forecast. The morning brings a 8ft SW swell with a 13-second period, but the wind is dead calm – glassy, 3 mph from the west. The conditions are labeled "excellent" for experienced surfers and the combined energy is a thumping 2049. This is the session. The afternoon stays clean too, with a light cross-onshore breeze and a 8ft swell.

The following week is a real letdown. Sunday, July 26th through to Wednesday, July 29th is a write-off. The wind is almost constantly onshore, strong, or cross-on, and the surf quality is poor. The 27th has near-gale-force winds, and the 29th is a right-off. There's a solid 10ft swell on the 28th, but the wind is a mess. For a spot that's usually very consistent, a blank run like this is a bit of a bummer, but the forecasts can change.

Thursday, July 30th offers a glimmer of hope. The morning is a clean 8ft SSW swell with a light 3 mph offshore wind. The conditions are excellent for experienced surfers. It's a great end to the stretch.

The first few days of August fizzle out. The swell drops to under 6ft, and the wind is mostly cross-shore or onshore. The 4th of August has a 10ft SW swell returning, but it's a medium period and the wind is a moderate cross-shore.

So, the clear winners are Wednesday morning, July 22nd, and the absolute standout is Saturday morning, July 25th. That glassy, powerful SW swell is the one to chase.

Rusty.

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