Noordhoek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, mates. Rusty here, and we’re looking at a run of surf for the Noordhoek (reef) stretch. It’s going to be a bit of a mixed bag, so let’s get into it.

The water temp is sitting at 64°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year – you’ll want the thick rubber.

We’ve got some solid swell on the way. Starting off Tuesday morning the 7th, there’s a clean 7 ft SW swell with a 25 km/h cross-off wind keeping things tidy, but it’s only scoring as marginal. The energy is moderate (1188). That improves into Wednesday the 8th with a 8 ft SW swell and clean conditions but that 20 km/h WSW wind will have some push to it. Still, it’s ridable. Things start to build properly from Thursday the 9th into Friday the 10th. Thursday sees a 8 ft SSW swell (14 seconds) and clean morning conditions, but the wind is up at 30 km/h. The real standout? I’d say Friday morning the 10th is your pick of this first week. We’ve got a 13 ft SSW groundswell at 14 seconds – that’s very long period, and it’s packing some serious energy (5493). The wind is a gentle 15 km/h from the WSW, so it’s cross-off and clean. That’s big surf though, over 8 ft, so this is for the experts only. Because it’s a long-period swell hitting a reef break, the shape should be proper, but be ready for long, powerful sets.

Saturday the 11th is a write-off with strong onshore winds and rain, so don’t even bother. Then we get a nice surprise. Sunday morning the 12th – glassy conditions with a 5 ft SSW swell (11 seconds), and the energy is moderate (741). It’s small and clean, perfect for intermediates. The wind is glassy, so it’ll be smooth out there. But watch out, crowds are sometimes a thing here.

From Monday the 13th, the swell drops way off, with tiny 4 ft waves and poor conditions. That low energy hangs around for a few days. Wednesday the 15th and Thursday the 16th are blown out with gale-force winds – that’s a no-go.

But then… Friday morning the 17th is worth a mention. We get offshore wind from the NNW at 10 km/h and a clean 6 ft WSW swell (12 seconds). The energy is moderate (774). That’s good, clean surf for the experienced lot, and the offshore breeze will really groom the reef.

After that, there’s another quiet patch with small swell and variable winds until the 20th and 21st. Monday the 20th has a 6 ft WSW swell with clean conditions, but the wind is moderate. Tuesday the 21st sees a 8 ft WSW swell but the period is short at 8 seconds – fat and lumpy, not great.

So, for my pick? Friday the 10th is the big, powerful standout – go early if you’re experienced. And Sunday the 12th is the sleeper pick for a fun, clean session on smaller waves.

Rusty.

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