Noordhoek Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.04° S 25.65° E

Noordhoek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 26 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Noordhoek sea temperature is
16.8°C
2.2° 

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


Noordhoek surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 7,301 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s period with S 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 (Aug 28) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Noordhoek in the next 16 days are 4.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 28th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 12s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 2nd Sep)15ft (4.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 5AM (Wed 2nd Sep)15ft (4.5m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s heading our way for Noordhoek.

Overall, the pattern is a bit of a slow starter, then a big pulse of solid swell, but the wind is going to be the main character for much of the run. There’s a long gap of poor conditions at the beginning, so don’t get too excited about the first few days.

We kick off on Wednesday, 26 August, but honestly, don’t bother. The wind is howling from the east at 35 km/h, cross-on, and it’s lumpy. The swell is a messy 11.5ft from the SSW, period 15 seconds, but the combined energy is a massive 5544, so there’s heaps of power – but it’s all for nothing with that wind. It’s blown out.

Thursday, 27 August, is still a write-off. Through the morning it’s a 7.2ft SSW swell, period 12 seconds, but the wind is cross-shore from the northeast at 25 km/h, creating a cross-chop. The afternoon is no better, cross-onshore and choppy.

Friday, 28 August, things start to look up. The morning is clean, with a light cross-offshore breeze from the southwest at 15 km/h. We’ve got a 3.9ft swell from the south, period 12 seconds, and the energy is moderate at 499. The water temperature is 62.2°, which is 3.9° colder than average for this time of year – that’s notably cool, so don’t forget a good wetsuit. It’s a small but clean option, though the crowd factor is “sometimes” so you might have company.

Saturday, 29 August, keeps the good run going for the morning. Another clean one, with a cross-offshore breeze from the west-southwest. The swell drops to 3.3ft from the south, period 11 seconds, energy 443. It’s small but clean, and the water is still cold.

Sunday, 30 August, is a wildcard. The morning has a 9.8ft swell from the southwest, but the period is a short 8 seconds, and the wind is a near gale from the west-southwest at 50 km/h. It’s clean, but that’s a strong wind, and the swell is messy. The afternoon eases to 7.2ft, period 8 seconds, with a fresh breeze. It’s marginal at best.

Now, Monday, 31 August – this is a standout. The morning is glassy, with a light wind from the west-northwest at 5 km/h. The swell is a clean 6.2ft from the southwest, period 12 seconds, and the energy is 940. It’s going to be clean and lined up, with that long period giving it some push. That’s your best bet for the early part of the forecast.

Tuesday, 1 September, is another cracker for the morning. A light cross-offshore from the west-northwest at 10 km/h, with a 7.9ft swell from the southwest, period 11 seconds, and energy 1455. This is excellent for experienced surfers. The swell is a bit over 8ft, so it’s pushing into expert territory, but the conditions are clean.

Wednesday, 2 September, the morning is clean again with a cross-offshore wind, but the swell is 11.5ft from the southwest at 13 seconds, energy 3936. That’s a lot of water moving. It’s marginal for the break, but for the right surfer, it’s on.

Then things get hairy. Thursday, 3 September, is a write-off with near gale and severe gale winds. Friday, 4 September, brings a massive 26.2ft swell from the south-southeast, period 13 seconds, energy 21209. The wind is light and offshore, but the swell is simply too big for this break. It’s for experts only on a big day, and even then, it’s pushing the limits.

Saturday, 5 September, similar story – 21.3ft to 18.0ft swell, offshore winds, but just too big for anyone but the most experienced.

Sunday, 6 September, the swell drops to 9.8ft from the southeast, period 12 seconds, energy 3544. The morning is clean with a light cross-offshore. That’s a good option for experienced surfers, but the swell is still solid.

From Monday, 7 September, onwards, the swell fades. The rest of the run is small, with clean conditions but not much push. The best of the late period is a 3.6ft swell from the southwest on Monday morning, but it’s marginal.

So, the standout session is Monday, 31 August, morning – glassy, 6.2ft clean swell from the southwest. That’s the one to circle. The other big highlight is Tuesday, 1 September, morning, for the slightly bigger, clean conditions, but that one is for the experienced crew.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri night, min 15°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Wed night, light winds from the ENE by Fri afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WSW on Sun morning, calm by Mon morning).

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15
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
5153
2508
1415
1240
748
376
405
390
260
196
255
1237
588
1167
929
781
604
1447
3116
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Wind (km/h)
35
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45
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25
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15
WSW
15
SW
20
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High Tide
3:08PM1.71m
3:15AM1.70m
3:35PM1.82m
3:44AM1.78m
4:03PM1.90m
4:12AM1.83m
4:30PM1.94m
4:42AM1.85m
4:59PM1.95m
5:12AM1.82m
5:31PM1.92m
5:44AM1.75m
6:04PM1.85m
Low Tide
9:14PM0.44m
9:22AM0.32m
9:41PM0.35m
9:49AM0.24m
10:08PM0.28m
10:16AM0.20m
10:37PM0.24m
10:44AM0.19m
11:06PM0.24m
11:13AM0.22m
11:38PM0.29m
11:44AM0.29m
00:12AM0.37m
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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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