Noordhoek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s break down what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks around here. The only real game in town is Noordhoek, a reef setup that’s very consistent and fairly exposed to the southwest swell. It’s an intermediate-level spot, and it’s going to be a tale of two very different halves.

Right now, we’re in a bit of a flat spell. Sunday the 2nd is a write-off – poor surf with a moderate cross-shore breeze and a messy cross-chop, with weak energy (271). The water’s sitting at 63°, which is a good 4 degrees colder than usual for this time of year, so you’ll want a good steamer. Monday the 3rd isn’t much better – marginal at best, with a light cross-shore and small ripples.

The first real glimmer comes on Tuesday the 4th. The morning looks clean with a gentle cross-offshore breeze and 4ft SW swell, period around 12 seconds. The energy is moderate (514), and the conditions are described as clean. That’s the first decent window. Wednesday the 5th morning also has clean surf with a light cross-offshore, but the swell drops to 3ft – still fun on a longboard, but nothing to get overly excited about.

Now, Thursday the 6th is where things get serious. The morning brings a solid 12ft SW swell with a 14-second period, and the energy is pumping at 3844. The wind is a gentle cross-offshore, making for clean conditions. This is expert territory – too big for anyone but the experienced crew. The waves will have real power, and that long period means good shape but longer lulls between sets. Friday the 7th is smaller at 8ft but still heavy, with onshore winds in the morning making it tricky. The real standout, though, is Saturday the 8th morning. Another 8ft SW swell, 14-second period, light cross-offshore wind, and clean conditions. Energy is strong at 1990. This is the best session of the week for experienced surfers – clean, powerful, and consistent.

The following week gets messy. Sunday the 9th starts with a 13ft SW swell and a fresh cross-offshore, but the wind is howling at 22 mph, and by the afternoon it’s near gale force. From Monday the 10th through to Thursday the 13th, we’re looking at a run of poor surf – rain, strong onshore winds, and huge lumps of swell that are just blown out. The energy is massive (up to 17652 on the 11th), but the conditions are unsurfable for paddling. This setup is more interesting for kite surfers than paddle surfers.

After that stormy mess, the forecast starts to settle. Saturday the 15th morning is a real gem – glassy conditions with a 4ft SW swell and a very long 16-second period. The wind is negligible, so expect clean, lined-up waves. The energy is moderate (634), but the quality will be high. Sunday the 16th morning is also looking glassy with 5ft SW swell at 14 seconds, and Monday the 17th morning is clean with a light cross-offshore. These are the sessions to target for a more relaxed, quality wave.

So, the standout sessions are Thursday the 6th morning and Saturday the 8th morning for the big, clean, powerful swell – but only for experts. If you’re looking for something more manageable, the glassy mornings on the 15th, 16th, and 17th are your best bet.

Rusty.

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