Noordhoek Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.04° S 25.65° E

Noordhoek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 11 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Noordhoek sea temperature is
17.3° 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 11 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 12s period, SW swell with 8,630 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period with SSW 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 Monday (Jul 13) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s 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 5.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) 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 2.4m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Mon 13th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 17th Jul)16ft (5.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 5AM (Fri 17th Jul)18ft (5.5m) 12s

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


Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about the surf coming our way at Noordhoek.

First up, we've got a solid, clean south swell on the charts for the coming days. The water is running a chilly 63°, which is a good 4° colder than normal for this time of year, so that extra-thick wetsuit is a must.

The week kicks off with the best of the early action on Saturday morning, July 11th. We're looking at a punchy 10ft SSW groundswell with a 13-second period, which is a very long-period groundswell. The combined energy is strong at 2595. The wind is a light, cross-shore from the ENE at 3 mph, so it'll be a bit bumpy, but the size is there for the experienced crew. It will be too big for beginners. By Saturday afternoon, it drops to 8ft and the wind picks up. Sunday is a write-off with onshore winds and building chop, so give it a miss.

Monday morning, July 13th, we see the swell drop to 4ft from the SSW, but the wind goes clean off-shore from the NNE. It's a small window of clean, surfable waves, but it's short-lived as the wind swings onshore in the afternoon. Tuesday morning, July 14th, is a highlight if you like it small and glassy. It's only 2ft, but the wind is dead calm—glass—making for a beautiful, clean session. The swell energy is light at 142.

Now, keep your eyes on Thursday, July 16th. The morning brings a new 10ft swell from the SW with a very long 14-second period. The wind is light and off-shore from the west, and the combined energy is a strong 3397. This is a standout for experienced surfers. The reef will handle the long period well, so it won't be closing out too straight. The afternoon gets a bit windier.

Friday, July 17th, is for the absolute big-wave specialists only. The morning is a massive 16ft from the SSW, but the wind is a strong 25 mph off-shore. The combined energy is a massive 8109. To be honest, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, as it's predicted to be too big for the break.

After a bit of a lull over the weekend and into the start of the next week, the surf fires up again. The real standout of the whole forecast period is Wednesday, July 22nd, and Thursday, July 23rd. On Wednesday morning, we have a 8ft SSW swell with a very long 15-second period, light off-shore wind, and strong energy (2182). Then Wednesday afternoon gets even better: glassy conditions with a 7ft SSW swell. This is absolutely perfect. Thursday morning keeps the quality going with another 7ft, clean SSW swell.

Looking further out to the weekend of July 25th and 26th, there's a huge swell on the cards. The 26th shows a massive 13ft SSW swell with a very long 16-second period and a combined energy reading of 11828. The wind is cross-shore from the NE at 9 mph, which will keep it manageable. It's a long-range call, so less certain, but it's a massive promise. For the average surfer, the pick of the window is definitely Wednesday, July 22nd, through Thursday, July 23rd. Get out there.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the ENE by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, near gales from the WSW by Thu night).

Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Period (s)
3
SSW
13
2.5
SSW
12
2.4
SSW
12
1.8
SSW
12
1.6
SSW
11
1.4
SSW
11
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10
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SW
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6
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11
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14
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12
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SSW
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SSW
13
3
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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2094
1569
892
631
431
256
227
130
100
63
68
144
497
963
3397
2558
6911
8109
5576
2756
Wind (km/h)
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10
ENE
5
ENE
15
ENE
25
E
30
ENE
15
NNE
10
E
15
W
5
WNW
10
S
10
W
20
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20
WSW
15
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10
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20
WSW
50
WSW
40
WSW
35
SW
15
SSW
Wind State
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cross
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High Tide
1:14PM1.46m
1:35AM1.68m
2:14PM1.59m
2:31AM1.77m
3:05PM1.72m
3:20AM1.83m
3:52PM1.82m
4:06AM1.86m
4:36PM1.88m
4:49AM1.85m
5:18PM1.90m
5:31AM1.80m
5:59PM1.88m
Low Tide
7:16PM0.58m
8:04AM0.44m
8:17PM0.49m
8:54AM0.33m
9:10PM0.39m
9:38AM0.25m
9:58PM0.33m
10:19AM0.20m
10:42PM0.30m
10:58AM0.20m
11:24PM0.32m
11:36AM0.23m
00:05AM0.37m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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5
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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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