Noordhoek Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.04° S 25.65° E

Noordhoek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 19 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Noordhoek sea temperature is
17.3° C
2.2° 

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


Noordhoek surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 15s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 6,370 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 9s. 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 21st Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Best Surf 2PM (Tue 21st Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 15s
Most Powerful11AM (Fri 24th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks.

Straight off the bat, the main show is at Noordhoek, a reef set-up that loves a proper SW groundswell. It's a very consistent spot, so it rarely goes quiet for long. We've got a real mixed bag of conditions coming, but there are a couple of absolute gems to lock in.

The water temp is about average for this time of year. No big surprises there.

The week kicks off on Monday morning, July 20th, with a solid 8ft SW swell, but that 16 mph cross-off wind is a clean-up crew, making it look more interesting than it is. The afternoon gets messy with a cross-shore chop. It's paddleable, but not the best.

Tuesday, July 21st is where it starts to get interesting. The morning brings a 6ft SW groundswell with a very long 15-second period, and the wind drops to a mere 3 mph WNW cross-off. It's clean, glassy, and the wave energy is right up there (1289). This is a proper session for the experienced surfer.

Wednesday, July 22nd is a standout. The morning offers a 7ft SW swell with a light 6 mph NNE cross-off wind. The conditions are clean and the forecast is excellent for experienced surfers. The combined energy is solid at 1486. This is the one to circle. The afternoon gets blown out by a strong 19 mph WSW wind, so get out early.

Thursday, July 23rd gets a bit wild. The morning is a 8ft WSW swell, but it's a short-period 8 seconds, and the wind is a gusty 19 mph. It's a bit of a mess. The afternoon sees the swell jump to a hefty 13ft from the SW, but it's accompanied by 19 mph winds. That's a lot of power (3217 in combined energy), but it's a wild, expert-only beast.

Friday, July 24th is a day to stay out of the water. The swell is a massive 12ft from the SSW with a very long period of 16 seconds. The combined energy is a staggering 6370. The wind is a strong cross-shore, and the afternoon turns into a full-on cross-onshore mess. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Saturday, July 25th is the absolute standout of the entire forecast. The morning brings a 8ft SW swell with a 13-second period, but the wind is dead calm – glassy, 3 mph from the west. The conditions are labeled "excellent" for experienced surfers and the combined energy is a thumping 2049. This is the session. The afternoon stays clean too, with a light cross-onshore breeze and a 8ft swell.

The following week is a real letdown. Sunday, July 26th through to Wednesday, July 29th is a write-off. The wind is almost constantly onshore, strong, or cross-on, and the surf quality is poor. The 27th has near-gale-force winds, and the 29th is a right-off. There's a solid 10ft swell on the 28th, but the wind is a mess. For a spot that's usually very consistent, a blank run like this is a bit of a bummer, but the forecasts can change.

Thursday, July 30th offers a glimmer of hope. The morning is a clean 8ft SSW swell with a light 3 mph offshore wind. The conditions are excellent for experienced surfers. It's a great end to the stretch.

The first few days of August fizzle out. The swell drops to under 6ft, and the wind is mostly cross-shore or onshore. The 4th of August has a 10ft SW swell returning, but it's a medium period and the wind is a moderate cross-shore.

So, the clear winners are Wednesday morning, July 22nd, and the absolute standout is Saturday morning, July 25th. That glassy, powerful SW swell is the one to chase.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Sun night, calm by Tue afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Wed night, calm by Sat afternoon).

Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
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(10 max)
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4
2
2
1
2
1
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0
4
4
3
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
SW
10
2.5
SW
10
2
WSW
11
1.4
SE
11
1.7
SW
15
2.5
SSW
14
2.5
SW
13
2.2
SW
12
2.2
SW
12
2.5
SW
12
2.4
WSW
8
4
SW
11
3
SW
10
3.5
SSW
16
3.5
SSW
14
3
SSW
14
2.4
SW
13
2.5
SW
13
2.5
SW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2053
1127
857
463
1289
2446
2422
1486
1392
1789
644
3217
2131
6370
5046
3361
1961
2459
1915
Wind (km/h)
35
W
25
W
20
SW
15
W
5
WNW
5
SE
15
ENE
10
NNE
30
WSW
30
WSW
30
W
30
WSW
20
SE
20
ENE
30
ENE
10
N
5
W
10
ESE
10
NE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross
High Tide
7:32AM1.48m
8:06PM1.60m
8:17AM1.36m
8:57PM1.49m
9:16AM1.26m
10:03PM1.40m
10:42AM1.20m
11:25PM1.36m
12:19PM1.22m
00:43AM1.38m
1:31PM1.31m
1:41AM1.45m
Low Tide
1:26AM0.56m
1:27PM0.51m
2:12AM0.68m
2:09PM0.63m
3:09AM0.77m
3:03PM0.75m
4:33AM0.83m
4:28PM0.83m
6:16AM0.81m
6:17PM0.84m
7:25AM0.73m
7:31PM0.77m
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rain showers
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7:18
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7:16
7:16
7:16
7:15
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5:28
5:29
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5:30
5:30
5:31
 mm
4
Temp °C
16
15
16
16
15
16
15
15
17
16
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17
Feels °C
9
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11
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17
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15
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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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