Noordhoek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for us.

We’ve got a classic Cape Town setup at Noordhoek. Right now, the water is sitting at 60°F, which is a full 6°F colder than average for this time of year – so it’s properly nippy. Don’t even think about a spring suit.

The next few days are a write-off. Saturday the 22nd is a total no-go with 31 mph cross-off winds and lumpy, poor surf. That big 12 ft swell is just getting thrashed. Sunday the 23rd, however, looks like our first real chance. It’s still a solid 8 ft from the SW, but the wind drops right out to a gentle 9 mph cross-off. The combined energy is high (1542), and the 11-second period makes for a groundswell with proper shape. This is the standout for the near term – clean, powerful, and lined up. It’s for experienced surfers, but it’ll be exceptional.

Monday morning the 24th is still nice with a 7 ft SW swell, light cross-off breeze, and glassy surface. Good, but not the standout. By Tuesday the 25th morning, the swell jumps to 10 ft with a 14-second period, and the wave energy is huge (3508). Again, it’s clean and cross-off, but that size is getting serious – for experts only. Keep an eye on the longer period; it’ll be holding up and a bit straight at the beach, but the reef setup at Noordhoek should handle it well.

Mid-week turns ugly. Wednesday and Thursday are totally blown out with strong cross-on winds and messy conditions. Not worth paddling out.

We get a breather on Friday the 28th morning – small at 5 ft from the S, with a long 12-second period and a light cross-off breeze. Combined energy is moderate (643). Not a standout, but a fun, clean session if you’re keen.

The real standout for the whole outlook is further out. Sunday the 30th afternoon into the 31st looks absolutely pumping. On Sunday afternoon we’ve got an 12 ft SW swell, 11-second period, and the wind goes light offshore. The wave energy is massive (2791) and it’s described as excellent for experienced surfers. Come Monday the 31st, it stays big at 10–12 ft through the day with a 12-second period and fresh cross-off breeze, so still clean. That Sunday afternoon window is the pick – deep, powerful, and clean. No question.

There’s another big pulse around the 4th of September, but the swell hits 16 ft and even 20 ft. That’s too big for this break. The wind and tide are favorable, but the guidance says it’s too much – don’t bother.

After that, the 6th of September cleans up again with a solid 10 ft S swell and 14-second period, with light offshore wind. Another proper session for the experienced crew, but it’s far off and less certain.

So, to wrap it up: the best is Sunday the 23rd morning for the first pulse, and Sunday the 30th afternoon is the real standout – big, clean, and plenty of energy. Crowds are possible here, so get in early.

Rusty.

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