Surf Forecasts:
Noordhoek surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 6,583 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 15s 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 Wednesday (Aug 05) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 15s 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) 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 4.5m 9s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Noordhoek over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, Rusty here. Looks like we're in for a bit of a mixed bag over the next couple of weeks at Noordhoek, a reef setup that's very consistent and fairly exposed to the swell. The water's sitting at 62°F, which is a solid 5°F colder than usual for this time of year, so definitely grab a thicker wetsuit. The first few days are a bit of a write-off, with only marginal conditions, but things start to shape up later.
The standout session is shaping up to be Sunday morning, the 9th of August. We've got a solid 12ft SW groundswell with a 13-second period, pumping through with a strong energy reading of 4430. The kicker is a gentle offshore breeze from the NW, keeping the waves clean. This is proper, powerful stuff for experienced surfers only. The tide could be a factor though, so keep that in mind.
Thursday the 6th of August morning also has some size, with 12ft SW swell and a 13-second period, and a clean cross-off wind from the WSW. The energy is massive at 4556, but the overall conditions are still considered marginal.
Later in the forecast, Tuesday the 18th of August morning looks promising again. We're looking at 7ft SW swell, a 13-second period, and a light offshore breeze from the W, making for clean waves. The energy is moderate at 1395, and it's rated as excellent for experienced surfers.
There's a lot of wind and rain in between, especially from Sunday afternoon through to Wednesday the 12th, with strong onshore winds and poor conditions. The weekend of the 15th and 16th offers some smaller, cleaner waves in the 3ft-6ft range, but nothing truly standout.
So, lock in Sunday morning the 9th of August and Tuesday morning the 18th of August for the best chances. Stay safe out there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Sun afternoon). Mainly near gales. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 372 | 1339 | 1888 | 4556 | 3980 | 2495 | 2566 | 2318 | 3419 | 2686 | 1837 | 6169 | 4003 | 2692 | 4114 | 1211 | 843 | 2710 | 1673 | 1071 | 379 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross |
High Tide | 8:04PM1.60m | 8:28AM1.37m | 9:12PM1.49m | 9:57AM1.28m | 10:47PM1.44m | 11:49AM1.30m | 00:24AM1.48m | 1:15PM1.44m | 1:36AM1.59m | 2:13PM1.60m | 2:30AM1.71m | 3:00PM1.76m | 3:15AM1.81m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:28PM0.52m | 2:17AM0.64m | 2:23PM0.65m | 3:36AM0.73m | 3:50PM0.76m | 5:33AM0.73m | 5:57PM0.75m | 7:06AM0.62m | 7:26PM0.64m | 8:04AM0.48m | 8:24PM0.49m | 8:49AM0.35m | 9:11PM0.36m | ||||||||
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 | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — |
 | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 7 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 9 |
Temp °C | 24 | 26 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 |
Feels °C | 19 | 23 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 13 | E 9 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 320 | 1339 | 1888 | 4556 | 3980 | 2495 | 2566 | 2318 | 3419 | 2686 | 1837 | 6169 | 4003 | 2692 | 78 | 1211 | 843 | 2710 | 1673 | 1071 | 379 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 9 | E 10 | — | SSW 15 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 11 | — | S 11 |
| kJ | 224 | 268 | 183 | 116 | 92 | 89 | 66 | 72 | 246 | 142 | 76 | 85 | 70 | — | 169 | 760 | 666 | 37 | 40 | — | 116 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SW 10 | — | — | — | — | E 10 | E 10 | — | — | — | — | E 7 | — | SSW 15 | S 14 | SSW 15 | — | — | — | SW 24 |
| kJ | 372 | 142 | — | — | — | — | 94 | 65 | — | — | — | — | 15 | — | 172 | 106 | 174 | — | — | — | 275 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 6 | — | S 7 | SSE 8 | SSW 12 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 |
| kJ | — | — | 29 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 151 | — | 427 | 1044 | 4114 | 450 | 506 | 769 | 1060 | 1525 | 2347 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 66 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 206 | 65 | 7 | 0 | 294 | 1035 | 1464 | 3241 | 639 | 264 | 264 | 249 |
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