
Surf Forecasts:
Noordhoek surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with 7,597 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 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 Sunday (Jul 26) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 12s 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 3.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 11PM. 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 9s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Noordhoek over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what the Cape's got lined up for us at Noordhoek.
Right off the bat, this isn't a classic run. We've got a decent pulse of swell coming in but a lot of it gets tangled up with less-than-ideal wind. The real highlight is a solid, clean swell on the horizon, but you'll have to be patient for it.
We start this Saturday afternoon, the 25th of July. There's a meaty 8ft SW groundswell (13-second period) rolling in, and the water's a bit colder than normal at 64°. The problem is the ESE wind is blowing straight onshore. It's surfable for the keen, but it'll be bumpy. The combined swell energy is strong at (2641).
Sunday the 26th is a better bet. Morning looks cleaner with a NNE cross-offshore breeze grooming a 8ft SW swell (12-second period). The energy is still strong (1956), and with that offshore wind, it'll be your best session of the early week. By the afternoon, the wind swings ENE and goes cross-shore, making things a bit lumpier.
Monday the 27th is all about getting skunked. Strong WSW winds at 19 mph in the morning will ruin the face of that 8ft SW swell, and afternoon rain with a SSW cross-shore won't help. The energy is very strong (3159), but the quality won't be there.
Tuesday the 28th and Wednesday the 29th see the swell drop a little, but the wind turns nasty. Tuesday morning has a big 10ft SSW groundswell (15-second period) with SE wind on it – a messy, powerful combo that’s just for the hardcore. The energy peaks at (4173). The rest of that week through Thursday is a write-off with strong cross-shore winds.
Now, here's a glimmer. Thursday morning the 30th. The swell drops to a cleaner 5ft from the SW, but the wind goes light NNW and cross-offshore. The energy reading is a moderate (741). The conditions are described as clean, and that's your best window for a fun, user-friendly session without getting blown off your board.
The forecast goes a bit quiet after that. A massive gap opens up from Thursday afternoon the 30th all the way until the morning of Monday the 3rd of August. We’re looking at nearly four days of poor, blown-out conditions with strong winds and fading, weak swell. Don't even bother.
But hold on, because the real standout is still to come.
Best Session on Offer: Tuesday Morning, 4th of August
Mark this one in the calendar. The swell is a solid 5ft from the southwest, but more importantly, the wind is predicted to be light NW and *glassy*. That means the surface will be like a mirror. This is the kind of morning where you get those long, clean lines wrapping into the reef. The energy is moderate (741), but the quality will be top-notch. With the offshore wind in the morning, it's going to be an absolute pleasure. Crowds are possible here, so get in early.
After that, the next few days look clean with smaller swells, perfect for a beginner to intermediate. Wednesday the 5th is clean with a 3ft SW swell, and Thursday the 6th is glassy again with a 4ft SW swell.
Then, a final big pulse shows up on Saturday the 8th of August, but we're a long way out on that one. The data suggests a 13ft WSW swell with a short period of 9 seconds and a cross-offshore wind. That's a lot of power (2883) and it's for the experienced crew only. Keep an eye on it, but it's too far out to count on.
So, the long story short: this week is messy, Thursday morning the 30th is your best early call, but next Tuesday the 4th is the standout. Be patient.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Mon morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue night, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Wed night, light winds from the SE by Thu night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
2490 | 2135 | 1602 | 1070 | 1220 | 1860 | 2111 | 6568 | 4173 | 2590 | 2218 | 1288 | 1094 | 757 | 700 | 784 | 975 | 600 | 392 | 207 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:41AM1.45m | 2:20PM1.42m | 2:24AM1.53m | 2:58PM1.53m | 3:01AM1.60m | 3:31PM1.64m | 3:34AM1.67m | 4:01PM1.72m | 4:05AM1.72m | 4:30PM1.78m | 4:35AM1.75m | 5:00PM1.82m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:31PM0.77m | 8:10AM0.63m | 8:19PM0.69m | 8:45AM0.52m | 8:57PM0.60m | 9:15AM0.43m | 9:31PM0.52m | 9:45AM0.35m | 10:01PM0.45m | 10:13AM0.29m | 10:32PM0.40m | 10:42AM0.26m | 11:02PM0.37m | |||||||
— | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | |
5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 17 | 23 | 23 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 15 | 13 | 12 | 19 | 20 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
2490 | 2135 | 1602 | 1070 | 1220 | 505 | 2111 | 6568 | 4173 | 2590 | 2218 | 1288 | 1094 | 757 | 700 | 784 | 975 | 600 | 392 | 207 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | ESE 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | E 6 | ENE 8 | SSW 17 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 12 | S 11 | — | — | S 8 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | S 8 |
151 | 86 | 346 | 512 | 46 | 45 | 1048 | 26 | 15 | 3 | 10 | — | — | 6 | 110 | — | — | — | — | 69 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | S 9 | SE 9 | ENE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 8 | — | — | — | — | W 18 |
— | — | 74 | 32 | 41 | 3 | 36 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 4 | E 4 | — | SW 12 | — | — | — | SE 8 | ESE 6 | E 7 | E 6 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 9 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 8 |
— | — | 8 | 7 | — | 1860 | — | — | — | 403 | 271 | 371 | 321 | 532 | 243 | 471 | 333 | 302 | 412 | 1117 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 246 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 206 | 7 | 66 | 264 | 264 | 38 | 207 | 238 | 206 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 249 | 264 | 206 |
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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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