Noordhoek Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.04° S 25.65° E

Noordhoek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 06 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Noordhoek sea temperature is
17.9°C
1.1° 

Noordhoek surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Noordhoek surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 8,697 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s period with SW 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Noordhoek in the next 16 days are 4.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.5m 9s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 13) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 8th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s
Best Surf11AM (Sun 13th Sep)6ft (1.9m) 14s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 6th Sep)13ft (4.0m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here.

Well, I’ve gotta be straight with you – for a stretch here, Cape Town’s Noordhoek is looking like a bit of a battle. This is a reef setup that’s very consistent for swell, but the wind and conditions are going to be the real spoilers for a good chunk of the next two weeks. The water’s sitting at 64°, which is a touch colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a decent steamer.

The first few days are pretty much a write-off. From Sunday the 6th through Wednesday the 11th, the wind is a mess – mostly cross-onshore or howling cross-shore, with a near gale hitting on Monday afternoon. Even though there’s plenty of energy in the water, with combined swell energy hitting up to 8705 on Sunday afternoon and surf over 8 ft, it’s just blown out and lumpy. Not worth paddling out for. The only real tease comes on Tuesday morning the 8th when the wind drops glassy, but the swell’s only 4 ft from the SW with a 13-second period. It’s clean, but small. That window is tight before the wind swings back onshore.

Now, if you’re patient, there’s a standout hiding in here. Sunday the 13th morning is your best bet. We get a clean, cross-off wind from the west at just 3 mph, with a solid 6 ft groundswell from the SSW at 14 seconds. That long period will wrap nicely into the reef, meaning proper shape and longer lulls between sets. The combined energy is strong at 1408, and for an intermediate surfer, this is excellent. Don’t expect to have it to yourself though – crowds are possible here. It’s the clear winner of the outlook.

After that, we see a bit of a lull. Monday the 14th shoves a massive 13 ft swell at us, but it’s short period (11 seconds) and cross-off wind. That’s big – expert territory – and the quality is marginal. The rest of the second week is a mix of onshores, rain, and messy wind, with a brief cleaner window on Saturday the 19th morning with an 12 ft swell from the SE, but the wind’s cross-off and fresh at 19 mph, so it’s still a handful. By the 20th and 21st, the energy drops right off.

Honestly, for this 16-day window, unless you’re chasing the big, messy stuff, hold out for that Sunday the 13th morning. It’s the one true moment where everything lines up.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Wed morning, strong winds from the ESE by Fri night).

Sunday
6
Monday
7
Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
SSW
21
3.5
SSW
18
3.5
SSW
16
2.5
SSW
14
2.1
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.1
SW
12
1
SW
12
0.6
SSW
15
0.8
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
2.4
SW
16
2.5
SW
14
2.2
SW
14
1.9
SW
13
1.7
SW
13
1.6
SW
12
1.6
SSW
17
2.2
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
4024
8606
5478
2671
1726
796
535
367
272
145
224
273
545
2803
2223
1719
1228
925
760
1532
2155
Wind (km/h)
25
E
30
E
35
ENE
40
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50
ENE
15
NE
5
NNE
10
E
10
NE
10
N
35
WSW
30
WSW
15
SW
15
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15
ENE
35
E
40
ESE
40
ESE
25
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35
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25
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Wind State
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cross-on
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cross-on
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High Tide
11:58AM1.32m
00:33AM1.42m
1:16PM1.50m
1:38AM1.56m
2:05PM1.68m
2:24AM1.70m
2:45PM1.84m
3:02AM1.80m
3:20PM1.95m
3:36AM1.87m
3:54PM2.02m
4:08AM1.89m
4:25PM2.02m
4:38AM1.86m
Low Tide
6:28PM0.78m
7:08AM0.65m
7:38PM0.61m
7:57AM0.49m
8:23PM0.44m
8:35AM0.36m
9:00PM0.31m
9:09AM0.25m
9:33PM0.23m
9:40AM0.19m
10:04PM0.19m
10:09AM0.17m
10:33PM0.20m
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6:30
6:28
6:26
6:24
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6:22
6:20
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6:01
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4
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Temp °C
16
17
17
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26
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28
18
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Feels °C
11
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20
26
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26
14
17
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17
13
9
13
16
16
12
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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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