Surf Forecasts:
Noordhoek surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 15s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 4,318 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Noordhoek in the next 16 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) 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 9s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 13) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Noordhoek over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for this stretch. We’re talkin’ about Noordhoek – a reef setup that’s very consistent and fairly exposed to the swell. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so nothin’ wild there.
The week kicks off with a bit of a dud on Monday. Swell’s pushin’ 8 ft from the SSW with a long 14-second period, but the wind is howlin’ from the ENE at 25 mph, makin’ it a straight-up mess. That’s a no-go. Tuesday morning though, the glass comes in. Tuesday the 8th of September morning, we’ve got zero wind, smooth as a mirror, and a clean 4 ft SW swell with a 13-second period – moderate wave energy (641). That’s a gem for the intermediate crew. The crowd factor is ‘sometimes’ so expect a few locals out, but it’s worth it.
Wednesday the 9th of September morning keeps it tidy with a smaller 3 ft SW swell, 11-second period, light cross-off breeze from the north, and clean conditions. Energy is low (289) but the shape will be there for a fun little session. Thursday morning’s a bit of a gamble with 4 ft SW, 13-second period, but the wind is cross-off and clean – it’s marginal, but you could score a few if the tide lines up.
Now, the standout window is Sunday the 13th of September morning. That’s your best bet. Wind is light offshore from the NNW, swell is 7 ft from the SSW with a long 15-second period, and the combined energy is strong (1937). This is for experienced surfers only – over 8 ft is expert territory, but this is right on the edge. Clean, powerful, and that reef will be workin’. The crowd is ‘sometimes’ so get there early.
The following week gets messy. Monday the 14th and Tuesday the 15th are clean but the wind stays cross-off or cross, and the swell drops and then picks up again. By Wednesday the 16th of September, it’s a mess – 10 ft to 12 ft swells with strong cross-shore winds, lumpy and blown out. That’s for the experts only, if anyone’s brave enough. Thursday the 17th gets even bigger with 12 ft from the SE but onshore winds – total washout.
After a rough patch, we get a real glimmer. Sunday the 20th of September morning – glassy conditions, 5 ft SW swell with a long 15-second period, moderate energy (1182). That’s clean, smooth, and perfect for a longboard or a fun mid-length. The morning is the call. The rest of the 20th and into Monday the 21st is marginal, but that Sunday morning is a serious standout.
So overall, the best on offer is Sunday the 13th of September morning for the experienced crew, and Sunday the 20th of September morning for a cleaner, more mellow session. Keep your eyes on the wind.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Thu night, strong winds from the ENE by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2671 | 1883 | 796 | 535 | 367 | 272 | 146 | 231 | 838 | 363 | 1433 | 2010 | 1482 | 1127 | 786 | 555 | 494 | 1672 | 1619 | 1387 | 1803 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 1:16PM1.50m | 1:38AM1.56m | 2:05PM1.68m | 2:24AM1.70m | 2:45PM1.84m | 3:02AM1.80m | 3:20PM1.95m | 3:36AM1.87m | 3:54PM2.02m | 4:08AM1.89m | 4:25PM2.02m | 4:38AM1.86m | 4:55PM1.98m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:38PM0.61m | 7:57AM0.49m | 8:23PM0.44m | 8:35AM0.36m | 9:00PM0.31m | 9:09AM0.25m | 9:33PM0.23m | 9:40AM0.19m | 10:04PM0.19m | 10:09AM0.17m | 10:33PM0.20m | 10:37AM0.20m | 11:01PM0.26m | ||||||||
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 | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 |
Temp °C | 19 | 20 | 22 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 30 | 30 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 23 | 27 | 18 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 22 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 28 | 29 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 23 | 26 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 16 | E 9 | E 9 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 2671 | 1883 | 796 | 529 | 364 | 318 | 283 | 238 | 206 | 363 | 1433 | 2010 | 1482 | 1127 | 786 | 555 | 494 | 1672 | 1039 | 750 | 1803 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 13 | SW 14 | SSE 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SE 9 | ENE 9 | SW 12 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SSE 6 | SE 13 | — | SSW 20 | — | SW 15 | SW 14 | E 10 |
| kJ | 59 | 915 | 158 | 535 | 367 | 272 | 145 | 231 | 22 | 211 | 407 | 144 | 113 | 40 | 7 | — | 38 | — | 1619 | 1387 | 524 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSW 15 | SW 11 | SE 9 | SW 20 | E 9 | S 5 | SSE 6 | SE 12 | SE 13 | — | SSW 20 | — | — | — | WSW 8 |
| kJ | — | — | 153 | 80 | 77 | 47 | 146 | 94 | 22 | 99 | 176 | 28 | 39 | 6 | 7 | — | 38 | — | — | — | 254 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 13 | WSW 5 | SSW 4 | — | — | E 9 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 9 | — | WSW 4 | — |
| kJ | 666 | 1299 | 1089 | — | — | — | — | — | 838 | 46 | 32 | — | — | 202 | 373 | 688 | 970 | 1678 | — | 14 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 238 | 264 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 65 | 65 | 6 | 65 | 6 | 6 | 246 | 206 | 206 | 206 | 38 | 4 | 65 | 0 |
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