Surf Forecasts:
Noordhoek surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 10,990 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 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 01) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 13s 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 4.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 7s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Noordhoek over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
Right out of the gate, we’ve got a bit of a wait on our hands. The good news is that the first proper call comes in on Tuesday, 1st September at Noordhoek. This is a reef setup, very consistent, and it’s looking for a SW swell. It’s a bit of a rough start though. The water is sitting at 63°F – that’s a solid 4°F colder than average for this time of year, so you’ll be wanting a decent steamer.
That Tuesday afternoon, we’ve got a 8ft SW swell rolling in with a period of 12 seconds. That’s a solid groundswell, but the wind is a cross-on at 9 mph, making it a bit choppy. The combined energy is moderate (1978). It’s a marginal one, but it’s the first thing on the board.
Wednesday morning (2nd September) looks a bit better. The swell pushes up to 10ft from the SW, period stretching to 13 seconds. The wind goes light and cross-shore, with just a few ripples on the surface. The energy is strong (3436). That’s a much cleaner window, but 10ft is getting into expert territory – leave the beginners on the sand.
The rest of the first week is a write-off. From Thursday through to the following Monday, it’s a mix of onshore winds, lumpy seas, and poor conditions. We get a bit of a tease on Sunday, 6th September, with a massive 12ft SW swell and a very long 19-second period, but the wind is a nasty cross-on at 25 mph. The energy is through the roof (9085), but it’s a messy, windy mess. That one is more for the kite surfers than paddle surfers.
The stand-out window finally arrives on Monday, 7th September. The morning session at Noordhoek shows a 8ft SW swell with a 14-second period, and the wind switches to a cross-shore breeze at 12 mph. The energy is strong (2350). That’s the best-looking combination of size and clean conditions in the whole run. It’s still a big wave, but it’s the one to aim for.
After that, things drop off again. The second week is a lot quieter. Tuesday, 8th September, has a smaller 5ft swell but the wind is clean offshore from the WSW. The energy is weak (592). It’s surfable but small. Wednesday, 9th, is tiny with 3ft.
We get a flicker of hope on Sunday, 13th September, with a light 3ft swell and a clean offshore NW wind at 16 mph. The energy is very weak (182), but it’s a glassy morning for a longboard.
The very last day, Wednesday, 16th September, sees a late return of a bigger 7ft SW swell with a long 16-second period. The wind is onshore, but light. The energy is strong (2820). It’s a promising but distant call, so keep an eye on it.
To sum it up: the first week has a few glimpses of good size, but the only real standout is the Monday morning (7th September) at Noordhoek – that’s your best bet. The second week is mostly small and ordinary, with a long-range possibility on the very last day.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed night, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Tue night, near gales from the SSE by Thu night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Fri afternoon). Mainly strong winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | SW 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
1978 | 3761 | 3436 | 2740 | 2213 | 1893 | 785 | 2854 | 1157 | 719 | 208 | 515 | 561 | 464 | 1483 | 8914 | 5676 | 2350 | 1755 | 1094 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:04PM1.85m | 6:20AM1.65m | 6:42PM1.73m | 7:01AM1.51m | 7:29PM1.57m | 8:00AM1.36m | 8:41PM1.41m | 9:45AM1.26m | 10:43PM1.34m | 11:58AM1.32m | 00:33AM1.42m | 1:16PM1.50m | 1:38AM1.56m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:12AM0.37m | 12:17PM0.40m | 00:51AM0.50m | 12:57PM0.55m | 1:40AM0.65m | 1:52PM0.72m | 3:03AM0.79m | 3:45PM0.85m | 5:39AM0.79m | 6:28PM0.78m | 7:08AM0.65m | 7:38PM0.61m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 4 | 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 16 | 20 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 10 | SW 11 | S 8 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 19 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | E 9 |
1978 | 3761 | 3436 | 2740 | 2213 | 1893 | 785 | 341 | 251 | 406 | 165 | 515 | 561 | 464 | 346 | 8914 | 5676 | 2350 | 1755 | 846 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 8 | SW 12 | SSW 8 | SW 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | SSW 20 | WSW 10 | SSW 20 | — | SSE 12 | SSW 13 |
96 | 60 | 40 | 38 | 38 | 26 | 25 | 36 | 273 | 95 | 208 | 78 | 76 | 40 | 1483 | 19 | 699 | — | 206 | 1094 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 5 | — | SE 11 | E 10 | SSW 14 | ENE 10 | — | S 24 | WSW 10 | — | SW 16 | — | SSE 12 | S 21 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | 121 | 52 | 198 | 31 | — | 11 | 19 | — | 206 | — | 82 | 9 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 6 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | E 8 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 222 | 2854 | 1157 | 719 | 294 | 222 | 122 | 131 | 139 | 152 | 529 | 780 | 970 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 246 | 65 | 206 | 65 | 2091 | 1650 | 1464 | 238 | 264 | 661 | 264 | 264 | 579 | 206 | 6 | 206 | 6 |
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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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