
Surf Forecasts:
Noordhoek surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 13s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 2,256 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 13s 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m 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 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 8PM. 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 8s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Noordhoek over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab a coffee. Rusty here with a look at what’s on the cards for Noordhoek over the next couple of weeks.
First off, it’s a bit of a frustrating start. The water’s sitting at 64°, which is a fair chunk colder than usual for this time of year—a proper winter chill. The good news is there’s plenty of swell on the horizon, but the wind is going to be a right pain for a while. We’ve got a bit of a wait on our hands before things really clean up.
For the first several days, from Wednesday the 29th of July right through to Monday the 3rd of August, it’s mostly onshore or strong cross-shore winds, making a mess of things. You’ll see some decent-sized SSW swell, but with 15-25 mph winds, it’s just not going to be surfable in any pleasant way. The combined swell energy is still moderate to strong (1508 down to 692 in that period), but it’s all windslop. Tuesday the 4th of August is where it finally starts to get interesting.
Tuesday afternoon is the real standout of the whole outlook. The wind drops to glassy conditions, and we’ve got a clean 7 ft swell from the WSW at 11 seconds. The combined energy hits 936 (moderate), and the forecast says “very good surf conditions.” This is your session. Get on it.
Wednesday the 5th of August morning is also good, with glassy conditions and a 5 ft SW swell (10 secs, energy 635). That’s a nice, clean follow-up. But the afternoon gets messy again.
Now, if you’re an experienced surfer and you like big, raw power, keep an eye on Friday the 7th of August. We’ve got a massive 12 ft SW groundswell with a long 16-second period, and the combined energy is huge at 5134. The wind is cross-off, so it should be clean. However, this is big, powerful, and very long-period. For a reef like Noordhoek, that can produce some serious, grinding sets. It’s definitely not for anyone who isn’t comfortable in heavy water. The Saturday and Sunday after that remain big but get increasingly wind-affected.
Looking further out, the second week also has some significant swells, particularly around the 12th and 13th of August, with 13 ft and 12 ft swell showing, but the wind is less reliable, onshore or strong cross. The quality is more uncertain that far out, so don’t hold your breath.
The bottom line: The absolute best bet is Tuesday the 4th of August afternoon. That’s the one to prioritise. If you’re a charger, Friday the 7th of August morning offers a heavy but clean option.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed night, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Thu morning, strong winds from the ENE by Fri night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Sat afternoon, light winds from the NE by Sun night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 11 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
1487 | 1370 | 1235 | 1110 | 1011 | 757 | 572 | 286 | 167 | 123 | 238 | 282 | 437 | 386 | 690 | 732 | 511 | 389 | 923 | 254 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:01PM1.72m | 4:05AM1.72m | 4:30PM1.78m | 4:35AM1.75m | 5:00PM1.82m | 5:06AM1.75m | 5:29PM1.84m | 5:37AM1.73m | 6:01PM1.82m | 6:10AM1.67m | 6:36PM1.77m | 6:47AM1.59m | 7:15PM1.70m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:01PM0.45m | 10:13AM0.29m | 10:32PM0.40m | 10:42AM0.26m | 11:02PM0.37m | 11:11AM0.26m | 11:33PM0.37m | 11:40AM0.28m | 00:06AM0.39m | 12:12PM0.33m | 00:42AM0.45m | 12:47PM0.41m | 1:24AM0.54m | |||||||
— | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | |
5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 16 |
Feels °C | 10 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 14 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | SW 6 |
1487 | 1370 | 1235 | 1110 | 1011 | 757 | 572 | 286 | 167 | 123 | 238 | 1301 | 951 | 1026 | 653 | 500 | 535 | 399 | 306 | 101 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | — | — | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | S 10 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 18 | E 9 |
15 | 463 | 484 | 459 | 539 | — | — | 12 | 40 | 35 | 18 | 282 | 437 | 386 | 690 | 732 | 511 | 389 | 13 | 185 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SSW 16 | S 9 | S 13 | S 12 | WSW 11 | — | SW 11 |
6 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | 16 | 6 | 86 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 24 | — | 254 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | — | — | — | — | E 9 | E 9 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 12 | — | — | — | — | E 10 | WSW 5 | WSW 11 | — |
365 | — | — | — | — | 508 | 734 | 750 | 930 | 1040 | 966 | 1652 | — | — | — | — | 740 | 102 | 923 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 264 | 4 | 4 | 264 | 14 | 238 | 264 | 206 | 207 | 206 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 14 | 4 | 66 | 0 | 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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