Noordhoek Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.04° S 25.65° E

Noordhoek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 14 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Noordhoek sea temperature is
18.4°C
0.6° 

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


Noordhoek surf forecast from 14 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 3,301 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 8AM (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 Monday (Sep 14) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m 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 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 10s period and expected on Monday (Sep 14) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 14th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 14th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s
Most Powerful 5PM (Wed 16th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here, looking at what we've got for the Cape Peninsula over the next couple of weeks.

The start of the period is a bit of a write-off for decent surf. We've got some swell around, but the wind is just going to mess it up until we get a few clearer windows. The real standout is right at the end of the forecast period, and it looks like a doozy for the experienced crew.

We're looking at Noordhoek first. It's a fairly exposed reef break that handles a good SW swell. For Monday the 14th, the morning session is the only real goer early on. It's cloudy with a light WSW wind keeping things clean, and we've got a solid 4.6ft SW groundswell with a 13-second period. The wave energy is moderate (623), but the wind is the key here – it's cross-off and will keep the faces nice and tidy.

The rest of that week is pretty average. The wind swings onshore and strengthens, making a mess of things. Tuesday the 15th morning has some small, clean waves (3ft), but it's pretty ordinary. By Wednesday the 16th, we've got some proper size – 7.9ft to 8.2ft – but it's being blown out by a fresh cross-shore wind. This is more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddling one. The same goes for the rest of the week; strong winds, lumpy conditions, and poor surf through to Saturday the 19th.

There's a bit of a reprieve on Sunday the 20th morning. The wind drops right out to a light cross-off from the NNE, and we get a clean 4.3ft SW swell. It's not huge, but it'll be a welcome change and the water temp is about average for this time of year.

Then things get really interesting. Look at Friday the 25th afternoon – it's a total curveball. We're expecting a glassy, clean session with a 8.2ft WSW swell. The period is short (6 seconds), so it'll be a bit weaker, but with zero wind, it could be a fun, clean wave for anyone. The wave energy is moderate (939). This one is promising but we're a week and a half out, so keep an eye on it.

The absolute standout, though, is Monday the 28th of September. This is for experts only. We've got a massive 13.1ft SSW groundswell rolling in with a 15-second period. The wave energy is very strong (6356). The wind is a light offshore from the SW, which is perfect for a reef like Noordhoek. This is the one you want to be in the water for if you've got the skills. The morning is the pick, as the wind swings onshore in the afternoon. Tuesday the 29th still has a solid 9.8ft swell, but the wind is cross-shore, so it won't be as clean.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the SW by Wed morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 60mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat night, min 12°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Sat morning, light winds from the W by Sat night).

Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SW
13
1.2
SW
13
1.1
SW
12
0.9
SW
12
1.2
SW
10
1.6
SW
10
3
SW
10
3
SW
14
1.7
SW
13
2.5
SW
13
2.5
SW
13
2.1
SW
12
1.8
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12
1.6
SW
11
1.6
SW
11
1.5
SW
13
1.3
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
1.2
SW
13
3
S
8
3
S
9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
623
464
309
224
296
498
2199
3301
984
2528
2140
1272
855
675
675
732
555
309
466
1034
1373
Wind (km/h)
0
ESE
0
W
20
W
10
WSW
15
S
15
SW
30
WSW
30
S
20
ESE
15
ENE
30
E
35
ESE
35
E
40
E
40
E
45
E
40
ESE
5
W
15
WSW
25
W
35
SSW
Wind State
glassy
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cross-on
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cross-on
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cross-on
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High Tide
5:24PM1.89m
5:36AM1.71m
5:52PM1.77m
6:03AM1.59m
6:19PM1.63m
6:32AM1.46m
6:48PM1.47m
7:08AM1.33m
7:24PM1.31m
8:18AM1.19m
9:05PM1.18m
11:35AM1.19m
00:07AM1.21m
Low Tide
11:04AM0.26m
11:28PM0.34m
11:31AM0.36m
11:55PM0.45m
11:58AM0.48m
00:23AM0.58m
12:27PM0.63m
00:55AM0.71m
1:01PM0.79m
1:39AM0.84m
2:00PM0.95m
3:54AM0.94m
6:26PM0.97m
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6:09
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6:07
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13
8
10
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11
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Temp °C
19
20
19
21
21
19
15
16
17
12
14
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17
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20
18
Feels °C
19
22
19
19
17
20
8
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11
9
8
8
9
9
9
10
12
18
19
18
14
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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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