Noordhoek Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.04° S 25.65° E

Noordhoek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 27 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Noordhoek sea temperature is
17.8° C
1.6° 

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


Noordhoek surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with 7,661 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 13s 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 30th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 13s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 30th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 13s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 27th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Right. Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s comin’ down the line for our patch.

First up, we’ve got a bit of a rough start. The wind’s been howlin’ and the conditions are just not playin’ ball. For the first few days, the swell is there, but it’s all messy with cross-onshore winds and rain. Monday morning the 27th could give you a peek at some 7ft SW swell at 12 seconds, but it’s a bit of a gamble. The water’s a bit colder than normal at 64°F – a couple of degrees off the usual, so you’ll feel that chill. The combined energy is strong (1854), but the wind is just no good for a proper session.

Honestly, you’re better off waitin’ for Thursday morning the 30th. That’s the first real winner. The wind swings light and cross-off from the NNE, around 6 mph, and the swell is still a solid 6ft from the SW with a 13-second period. The wave energy is still moderate (1144), but the glassy conditions are gonna make it clean. This is a proper intermediate wave, not too big, not too small. Crowds can show up here sometimes, so keep an eye out.

After that, it goes pretty flat and windy again until we get to the real standout. Mark your calendars for Wednesday morning the 5th of August. This is the one. You’re lookin’ at a solid 12ft SW swell with a 12-second period, and the wind is light and cross-off from the NNE at just 9 mph. The combined energy is massive (3296), and it’s gonna be clean. This is a big wave, only for the experienced crew. It’s a reef break, so it’ll handle that size, but if you’re a beginner, stay on the sand.

But the absolute best of the whole run? That’s Friday morning the 7th of August. I’m talkin’ glassy. The wind is from the ESE at a whisper – 3 mph, glassy. The swell is pumpin’ at 13ft from the SW with a 14-second period, and the energy is enormous (5275). This is a serious, powerful groundswell. It’s going to be perfect for the experienced surfer, but again, it’s a big day. The reef will handle it, but expect some of those sets to be heavy. If you’re not comfortable in the big stuff, give it a miss.

The second week has some other solid days, like the 9th and 10th of August, with clean cross-off winds and 8ft to 7ft SW swell, but nothing beats that Friday morning. The longer period swell (14 seconds) will mean longer lulls between sets, which makes paddlin’ out easier, but those waves will have some real punch.

So, the bottom line: the first few days are a write-off. Thursday the 30th is your first good option. The absolute standout is Friday the 7th of August, but it’s for the experts only. Get out there and enjoy it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Mon morning, light winds from the N by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Thu morning, strong winds from the ENE by Sat afternoon).

Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
SW
12
2.5
SW
13
3.5
SSW
16
3.5
SSW
15
2.5
SW
14
2.3
SW
14
2
SW
13
1.9
SW
13
2
SSW
13
1.8
SW
13
1.7
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13
1.6
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13
1.5
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13
1.2
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13
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12
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0.9
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0.9
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13
1.1
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1.7
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16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1131
2207
6568
4647
2626
2066
1408
1327
1370
1144
946
841
746
459
335
203
213
217
330
431
1449
Wind (km/h)
35
WSW
20
SSW
30
SSE
20
ESE
20
ESE
30
ESE
30
E
25
E
15
NE
10
NNE
25
ESE
15
ENE
20
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30
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35
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30
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25
NE
20
NE
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30
WSW
Wind State
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High Tide
2:58PM1.53m
3:01AM1.60m
3:31PM1.64m
3:34AM1.67m
4:01PM1.72m
4:05AM1.72m
4:30PM1.78m
4:35AM1.75m
5:00PM1.82m
5:06AM1.75m
5:29PM1.84m
5:37AM1.73m
6:01PM1.82m
Low Tide
8:45AM0.52m
8:57PM0.60m
9:15AM0.43m
9:31PM0.52m
9:45AM0.35m
10:01PM0.45m
10:13AM0.29m
10:32PM0.40m
10:42AM0.26m
11:02PM0.37m
11:11AM0.26m
11:33PM0.37m
11:40AM0.28m
00:06AM0.39m
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7:09
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5:32
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Temp °C
17
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22
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Feels °C
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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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