Noordhoek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, mate, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming for the next couple of weeks.

We’re looking at Noordhoek, a reef break that’s very consistent and takes a fair bit of SW swell. The water is sitting at 63°F, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you might want an extra layer.

The first few days are a bit of a write-off, honestly. We’ve got some swell around, but it’s small and the wind is a mess. Saturday and Sunday (1st and 2nd of August) are a no-go with strong onshore breezes and messy conditions. The combined energy is weak, and the surf is poor. We’re looking at a gap of about four days before anything starts to look interesting.

Monday morning the 3rd is still marginal – a 4ft SW swell with a 13-second period, but the wind is cross-shore and it’s a bit lumpy. The energy is picking up though. Still not worth a paddle.

Tuesday morning the 4th is the first real glimmer. The wind shifts to a light N, giving us a clean cross-off breeze. The swell is 4ft from the SW, period 12 seconds, and the energy is up. It’s still only rated as marginal, but the clean conditions make it the pick of the early week. The break is a reef, so that longer period (12 seconds) will wrap in nicely.

Thursday morning the 6th is where things get serious. The swell jumps to 13ft from the SW with a 14-second period, and the energy is massive. The wind is light and cross-off, so it’ll be clean, but only for those who know what they’re doing. That’s a standout for the experienced crew.

Friday morning the 7th is a bit smaller at 8ft, still a decent 13-second period, with a gentle cross-shore breeze. The energy is still high, and it’s a good option for those who found Thursday too big.

Saturday morning the 8th is another big one – 12ft SW swell, 14-second period, and the wind is almost nothing. The energy is huge. It’s clean and powerful. But watch out – Saturday afternoon gets a bit messy with a cross-on wind, and the swell is forecast to be too big for the break at 15ft.

Sunday the 9th is a write-off with near-gale force winds, so stay out of the water.

The following week, look at Wednesday morning the 12th – a 10ft SSW swell with a very long 17-second period. The wind is offshore, light, and the break is a reef, which is perfect for that kind of groundswell. The energy is massive. This is excellent, but only for experienced surfers. It’s far out, so keep an eye on the forecast.

Saturday morning the 15th is a nice little surprise – a clean 4ft SW swell with a 12-second period, glassy offshore winds, and decent energy. It’s not huge, but it’ll be clean and fun, perfect for a relaxed session.

Overall, the standout is Thursday the 6th for the big-wave hunters, and Wednesday the 12th for those who like a long period groundswell on a reef.

Rusty

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