Noordhoek Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.04° S 25.65° E

Noordhoek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 11 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 11 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 12s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 13s period, SSW swell with 5,451 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s 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 Monday (Jul 13) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. 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 4.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) 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 2.5m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 13th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 17th Jul)15ft (4.5m) 12s
Most Powerful11PM (Fri 17th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 13s

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


Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it for our local slab.

The next few days are a bit of a mixed bag, but there’s a solid window of groundswell coming that’ll have the crew frothing, especially for the more experienced among us. The start of the week is pretty quiet, so you’ll be sitting on the beach for a few days before things properly kick off.

Sunday, July 12th is a complete write-off. We’ve got a rain shower and a thunderstorm risk with a strong cross-onshore wind, making a mess of the 6ft to 5ft SSW swell. The water’s about average for this time of year. Just skip it.

Monday, July 13th brings a glimmer of hope. A clean morning with a light offshore breeze from the NE and a 4ft SSW swell. The wave energy is moderate (338), and it’s clean. It’s small, but it’s a fun little window for a log or a fish.

Tuesday, July 14th is glassy in the morning. The swell has dropped to 2ft from the SW, with weak energy (139). It’s surfable but very ordinary. Perfect for a beginner’s session or a longboard cruise.

Then we hit a flat spell. Wednesday, July 15th through to Thursday, July 16th morning – the swell is tiny. But hold onto your board shorts.

Thursday, July 16th morning is the first real standout. Noordhoek is going to be pumping. We’re looking at a clean 10ft SW groundswell (period 14 seconds) with a gentle offshore breeze from the NNE. The combined energy is strong (3171). This is excellent surf for experienced surfers, but it’s a big boy wave. The long period means it’ll be lining up nicely on the reef, but the sets will be fat. The afternoon gets a bit messy with a cross-shore wind.

Friday, July 17th is a monster. The morning session sees a massive 15ft SW swell with a period of 12 seconds, but it’s accompanied by a fresh cross-shore wind and rain. The energy is very strong (5092), and it’s actually too big for this spot. That’s a kite-surfing day or a day for the brave-hearted only. The afternoon is still huge (13ft) but choppy.

Saturday, July 18th is blown out by a strong onshore wind, so no good.

Sunday, July 19th cleans up nicely in the afternoon. A 3ft SW groundswell with a light offshore breeze and clean conditions. Small, but workable.

The following week has a few more big ones. Wednesday, July 22nd afternoon sees a 13ft WSW swell with a light offshore wind, making for excellent, clean conditions for experts. The energy is very strong (3539).

Saturday, July 25th is the best of the whole outlook. We’ve got a 12ft SSW groundswell with a 13-second period, light offshore wind from the WNW, and a clean, powerful look. The energy is a massive 4336. This is a serious session for experienced surfers only. The wave will be a freight train on the reef. The afternoon is still big but gets a bit of a cross-off wind.

Sunday, July 26th is still big but very windy, and Monday, July 27th morning cleans up again with a nice 8ft SSW groundswell and a light offshore breeze. Good for experienced surfers.

So, the real standouts are Thursday, July 16th morning and Saturday, July 25th. Both are clean, powerful, and for the experienced crew. The rest is small or messy. Keep an eye on the long-range, as the 25th looks promising but is still a way off.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Sun night, calm by Mon night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the WSW by Thu night).

Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
2.5
SSW
12
1.7
SSW
12
1.6
SSW
11
1.4
SSW
11
1.2
SSW
11
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SSW
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10
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SSW
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12
1.3
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14
2.5
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13
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12
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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631
431
308
227
180
98
61
85
39
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834
3171
2448
2870
5092
4906
4642
2367
1610
Wind (km/h)
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E
15
ENE
35
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25
ENE
5
NE
5
ESE
10
NW
5
NNW
10
SSW
10
W
20
W
20
WSW
10
WNW
15
NNE
10
SW
30
WSW
30
SW
20
SSW
10
ESE
30
ENE
35
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Wind State
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High Tide
1:35AM1.68m
2:14PM1.59m
2:31AM1.77m
3:05PM1.72m
3:20AM1.83m
3:52PM1.82m
4:06AM1.86m
4:36PM1.88m
4:49AM1.85m
5:18PM1.90m
5:31AM1.80m
5:59PM1.88m
6:11AM1.71m
6:40PM1.81m
Low Tide
8:04AM0.44m
8:17PM0.49m
8:54AM0.33m
9:10PM0.39m
9:38AM0.25m
9:58PM0.33m
10:19AM0.20m
10:42PM0.30m
10:58AM0.20m
11:24PM0.32m
11:36AM0.23m
00:05AM0.37m
12:13PM0.30m
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Temp °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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