
Surf Forecasts:
Noordhoek surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 11s period, S swell with 5,526 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s 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 04) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s. 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 5.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 10s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 16ft (5.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Noordhoek over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let's get into what's happening with the waves at Noordhoek. I'll tell ya, it's a bit of a mixed bag over the next couple of weeks, but there's definitely some fun to be had if you pick your moments right.
The start of the week is pretty flat and unexciting. Tuesday the 4th has a small 4ft SW swell, but the wind is all over the place and the conditions are just poor, so don't bother getting your hopes up. We're in for a bit of a slow start.
Wednesday the 5th is where it starts to turn on. The morning is clean with a light N cross-off breeze and a fun little 3ft SSW groundswell, even if the energy is only moderate (596). The afternoon sees the swell jump to a more solid 5.5ft from the SSW with a long 16-second period, and the energy picks up to 1481. The WSW cross-off wind will keep it clean, though you'll want to be mindful of the tide.
Now, here come the big days. From Thursday the 6th through Saturday the 8th, we've got a solid 8ft to 10ft SW swell rolling in, with strong to very strong energy readings (up to 3409). The direction is spot on for the reef. The mornings look cleaner with lighter winds, but the afternoons get a little lumpy as the cross-shore winds kick up. This is serious, powerful surf – absolutely a time for experienced surfers only. If you're an expert at this break, these are the days to circle on the calendar.
Sunday the 9th is when it starts to fall apart. The swell is still big at 10ft, but the wind swings around to a strong onshore and just wrecks the surface. That poor quality carries into Monday the 10th and Tuesday the 11th, with massive 13ft to 16ft swells, but with fresh to strong cross-onshore winds and rain, it's a complete mess. Honestly, this looks more like a kite surfing day than a paddle surfing day.
The middle of next week is a total write-off for clean surf. There's an absolute ton of energy in the water, hitting 8960 on Thursday the 13th, but it's accompanied by strong, messy winds that makes it unsurfable.
We get a light at the end of the tunnel on Saturday the 15th. The swell drops right back to a clean 3ft SW groundswell with a 13-second period and a light NNE cross-off breeze. The energy is weak (539), but it'll be clean as a whistle – a proper longboard day. That's the standout for the second week, but remember, it's a ways out, so treat it as promising but don't book your flights yet.
After that little pulse, it's back to small, weak and inconsistent surf right through to the 19th. Winds are mostly cross or cross-on, and it looks like it'll be grovelly and a bit rough around the edges.
So, the bottom line: The main event is clearly the Thursday-to-Saturday window from the 6th to the 8th. It's big, powerful, and right on the money. If you're an expert, that's your time to shine. The other true highlight is that clean little pulse on the morning of the 15th – perfect for a cruise on the longboard if it all comes together.
Keep it salty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, near gales from the SSE by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | ||||||||||||||
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 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | S 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
520 | 511 | 433 | 354 | 372 | 1339 | 1888 | 3404 | 3409 | 2344 | 2589 | 2293 | 4401 | 2557 | 1962 | 1682 | 3020 | 5506 | 3123 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:47AM1.59m | 7:15PM1.70m | 7:31AM1.48m | 8:04PM1.60m | 8:28AM1.37m | 9:12PM1.49m | 9:57AM1.28m | 10:47PM1.44m | 11:49AM1.30m | 00:24AM1.48m | 1:15PM1.44m | 1:36AM1.59m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:42AM0.45m | 12:47PM0.41m | 1:24AM0.54m | 1:28PM0.52m | 2:17AM0.64m | 2:23PM0.65m | 3:36AM0.73m | 3:50PM0.76m | 5:33AM0.73m | 5:57PM0.75m | 7:06AM0.62m | 7:26PM0.64m | |||||||
— | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | |
5:37 | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 12 |
Temp °C | 22 | 24 | 28 | 19 | 24 | 29 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 |
Feels °C | 18 | 19 | 24 | 16 | 20 | 26 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 18 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 5 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | E 10 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | ENE 9 | WSW 12 |
679 | 510 | 384 | 392 | 371 | 1339 | 1888 | 3404 | 3409 | 2344 | 66 | 2293 | 4401 | 2557 | 1962 | 1682 | 3020 | 113 | 1426 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SSE 6 | E 10 | E 9 | SSE 7 | E 9 | E 8 | E 9 | SE 7 | ENE 10 |
520 | 511 | 433 | 354 | 224 | 262 | 177 | 116 | 118 | 89 | 25 | 65 | 43 | 40 | 43 | 168 | 190 | 2 | 74 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 12 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 10 | — | — | — | E 10 | — | — | E 9 | E 10 | SSE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | — | — |
— | 3 | 13 | 102 | 372 | 142 | — | — | — | 116 | — | — | 43 | 45 | 16 | 7 | 9 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 4 | — | — | — | SW 12 | SSW 7 | — | NE 4 | ENE 4 | WSW 3 | WSW 5 | SW 13 | S 10 |
85 | — | — | — | — | — | 22 | — | — | — | 2589 | 431 | — | 15 | 22 | 7 | 48 | 5506 | 3123 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 66 | 0 | 6 | 65 | 6 | 129 | 3068 | 2091 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Eastern Cape (South) | |||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa | |||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | |||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)
Wind Speed (km/h)
Latest Updates
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.
Noordhoek is 11 km (7 miles) from the city of Port Elizabeth. If you plan a holiday in Eastern Cape (South), look for hotels and other accommodation in Port Elizabeth. Port Elizabeth has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











