Noordhoek Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.04° S 25.65° E

Noordhoek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 23 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Noordhoek sea temperature is
17.7° C
1.8° 

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


Noordhoek surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 8,769 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 16s 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 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Fri 24th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 16s
Best Surf11AM (Fri 24th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 16s
Most Powerful11AM (Fri 24th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, listen up. We’re looking at a classic winter stretch for the Atlantic seaboard. The water is a proper chilly 64° at the moment, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want that 5/4 and booties. The big story is a massive pulse of SW groundswell that’s going to light up the reefs, but you’ve got to pick your windows carefully because the wind is going to be a proper menace.

The standout window is hands down Friday morning, July 24th. We’ve got a solid 13ft SW swell rolling in with a very long 16-second period, and the combined energy is a massive 8769 (strong wave energy). That’s a lot of water moving. The wind is a light WSW cross-off, so it’s going to be clean. This is expert territory only – that size and period will be too much for anyone but the experienced crew. The direction is right on the money for the optimum at Noordhoek, a reef setup that handles this kind of juice.

Saturday morning, July 25th, is your next best bet. Swell drops a touch to 8ft from the SW, with a 14-second period (still a proper groundswell). The energy is a still-strong 2246 (moderate wave energy). The wind goes glassy with a slight W air, making for clean, lined-up waves. This is a solid option for experienced surfers, not quite as gnarly as Friday.

Now, Sunday morning, July 26th, is still worth a look. You’ve got 8ft from the SW, 12-second period, and a north-northeast cross-off keeping it clean. The energy is 1871 (moderate wave energy). It’s a step down in quality from Saturday, but still a fun option for a surf.

The rest of the first week turns into a bit of a disaster. From Sunday afternoon, the wind clocks around and gets nasty, with onshore and cross-shore slop from the east and south-east ruining the quality. There’s plenty of swell, like 10ft on Tuesday, July 28th, but with a 19 mph onshore wind, it’s just a washing machine. Not worth your time.

We hit a real dry spell from the end of July through the first few days of August. The wind is a persistent easterly, blowing hard and cross-onshore, making a mess of even the smaller swells. It’s a solid week of poor conditions.

Then, we get a glimmer. On the morning of Wednesday, August 5th, we see a 10ft SW swell with a strong 3384 combined energy (strong wave energy). The wind is a fresh WSW cross-off, so it’ll be clean. The quality is marginal, but for a dedicated local, it’s worth paddling out for a look. The next morning, Thursday, August 6th, is a real wildcard. Swell is 10ft from the SE, but with a short 8-second period, and the wind is a light offshore from the northwest. The energy is 2092 (moderate wave energy). The short period might make it a bit fat at the reef, but offshore wind on a 10ft swell is a rare treat. This one is for the experts who know the bank.

Overall, the first week has a couple of stellar windows, but it’s followed by a long, frustrating gap. The best of the best is that Friday morning, July 24th session. Don’t sleep on the Thursday, August 6th morning if you’ve got the patience.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WSW on Thu afternoon, calm by Sat afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sun night, strong winds from the SE by Mon night).

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Period (s)
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SW
11
3.5
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11
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SSW
16
3.5
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15
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SW
14
2.4
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14
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3752
2752
8769
6027
3236
2020
2275
2135
1500
1255
1188
1112
929
7173
3463
3151
2582
2151
1623
1283
Wind (km/h)
55
WSW
25
SSW
10
WSW
10
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10
NW
5
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10
E
15
NE
20
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15
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35
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20
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15
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30
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30
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High Tide
11:25PM1.36m
12:19PM1.22m
00:43AM1.38m
1:31PM1.31m
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
Low Tide
4:28PM0.83m
6:16AM0.81m
6:17PM0.84m
7:25AM0.73m
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
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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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