Surf Forecasts:
Noordhoek surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 6,920 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s 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 (Aug 25) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s 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 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Noordhoek over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve just pulled the long-range forecast for our local reef. The big picture is a wild ride – we’ve got some serious, powerful groundswell on the horizon, but it’s going to be mixed in with some proper storms and a few cleaner windows. The standout is undeniably the massive pulse on Wednesday, 2nd September, but that’s an expert-only beast. The first few days are a bit of a write-off for clean surf, so let’s get into it.
To kick things off, we look at Noordhoek (reef). The water is sitting at 60.3°, which is a solid 6.1° colder than normal for this time of year – that’s a very unusual, nippy chill. The good news is the swell is coming from the optimum SW direction, and the reef is fairly exposed.
Tuesday morning, 25th August sees a solid 10.0 ft SW groundswell with a long 16 second period, packing a massive 4645 combined energy. The wind is a cross-off, so the waves will be clean, but the forecast says it’s marginal – likely a tide issue. It’s a big, powerful swell for the crew who know the reef. The afternoon remains similar, 10.0 ft at 15 seconds (3967 energy), but the wind stays cross-off and clean.
Wednesday, 26th August is a write-off. The morning brings a 11.5 ft SSW swell with a 17 second period (7554 energy), but it’s blown out by a strong 30 km/h cross-on wind. The afternoon is even worse, with 40 km/h winds. This is one to skip.
Thursday, 27th August is nothing to get excited about. The swell drops to 7.2 ft SSW with a 12 second period (1534 energy), and the wind is a messy cross. The morning is a gentle cross-shore with slight chop, not great.
Friday, 28th August looks like a small, clean session. The morning is 3.9 ft from the S at 11 seconds (492 energy), with a light, clean cross-off wind. The afternoon is similar, 3.9 ft at 11 seconds (614 energy) and still clean. It’s small, but the conditions are good for a fun, uncrowded paddle.
Saturday, 29th August is a tale of two halves. The morning is tiny, 3.3 ft S swell at 12 seconds (484 energy), but with glassy, offshore NW winds at 5 km/h. It’s clean and could be a fun little wave. The afternoon turns ugly with a 25 km/h cross-shore wind and a 3.0 ft SW swell – messy.
Now, the best session of the first week, and it’s a big one. Sunday, 30th August – the morning has a 10.0 ft SW swell, but the period has dropped to 8 seconds (1181 energy). The wind is a clean cross-off from the WSW at 25 km/h. Because of the short period, it’s going to be a bit of a lumpy, wind swell, but it’s clean. The afternoon is a 8.2 ft SW, also 8 seconds (1393 energy), but the wind shifts to a messy cross-shore. The morning is the pick.
Monday, 31st August is a drop off. The morning is 6.9 ft SW at 12 seconds (1124 energy), but with a light cross-on wind. It’s marginal, and the afternoon is a complete write-off with a choppy onshore wind.
Tuesday, 1st September the morning is a clean 4.6 ft SW at 11 seconds (462 energy) with a cross-off wind – small but workable. The afternoon is a strong 40 km/h clean cross-off, but the swell jumps to 7.2 ft (1090 energy) – the wind is too strong for a good session.
And here it is, the true standout and the biggest swell of the forecast. Wednesday, 2nd September – the morning is a massive 16.4 ft SW groundswell with a 15-second period, pumping an insane 10305 combined energy. The wind is a light, clean cross-off. This is a huge, powerful, and dangerous swell. The forecast says it’s predicted to be too big for this break, so this is strictly for expert, experienced chargers on the biggest day of the year. The afternoon drops to 13.1 ft (7008 energy) with a 35 km/h cross-off wind – still clean, but still massive.
Thursday, 3rd September the morning is a 10.0 ft SW at 12 seconds (2943 energy), but it’s blown out by a 35 km/h cross-shore. The afternoon is a 6.9 ft (2123 energy) with a light cross-on – marginal.
From here, the rest of the forecast into the second week is pretty poor. Friday
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 24°C on Thu night, min 15°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Wed night, calm by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 33°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 12 | S 11 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
4645 | 3967 | 2939 | 6797 | 4555 | 2144 | 1454 | 1252 | 535 | 369 | 338 | 384 | 266 | 223 | 85 | 1161 | 1048 | 403 | 1121 | 807 | 650 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:40PM1.59m | 2:45AM1.61m | 3:08PM1.71m | 3:15AM1.70m | 3:35PM1.82m | 3:44AM1.78m | 4:03PM1.90m | 4:12AM1.83m | 4:30PM1.94m | 4:42AM1.85m | 4:59PM1.95m | 5:12AM1.82m | 5:31PM1.92m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:27AM0.53m | 8:46PM0.56m | 8:55AM0.42m | 9:14PM0.44m | 9:22AM0.32m | 9:41PM0.35m | 9:49AM0.24m | 10:08PM0.28m | 10:16AM0.20m | 10:37PM0.24m | 10:44AM0.19m | 11:06PM0.24m | 11:13AM0.22m | 11:38PM0.29m | |||||||
6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | |
— | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | |
mm | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 23 | 24 | 27 | 33 | 31 | 27 | 25 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 17 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 24 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SW 13 | SW 8 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 |
4645 | 3967 | 2939 | 6797 | 4555 | 2144 | 800 | 699 | 679 | 561 | 441 | 423 | 454 | 477 | 356 | 222 | 326 | 403 | 1121 | 807 | 650 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 9 | S 18 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 11 | S 11 | SSE 10 | ENE 10 | SW 12 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
7 | 2 | 632 | 734 | 331 | 99 | 1454 | 1252 | 535 | 369 | 338 | 384 | 266 | 167 | 85 | 20 | 136 | 292 | 133 | 131 | 96 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 9 | — | — | — | S 16 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSE 14 | WSW 11 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SSE 11 | — | SSE 10 | ENE 10 | SE 9 | — | SE 10 |
— | — | 2 | — | — | — | 80 | 82 | 414 | 123 | 276 | 65 | 218 | 223 | 66 | — | 19 | 102 | 3 | — | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | ESE 4 | E 5 | ENE 7 | ENE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 4 | WSW 6 | SW 8 | SW 8 | — | — | E 3 | ENE 5 |
— | — | — | 23 | 115 | 1053 | 1202 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 197 | 1161 | 1048 | — | — | 2 | 42 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 6 | 6 | 77 | 264 | 601 | 206 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 206 | 208 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 246 | 0 |
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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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