Noordhoek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table for the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a swing of solid, consistent south-west groundswells rolling into Noordhoek, but the wind is going to be the real gatekeeper here. The water is sitting at 62°F and that’s a good 5°F colder than usual for this time of year, so factor in some serious rubber.

Friday the 21st is the standout opening. It’s glassy calm first thing, with a clean 8ft SW groundswell at a solid 12 seconds. The energy is pumping at 1742 (moderate-strong). That morning session at Noordhoek will be excellent for experienced surfers only – it’s too much punch for a beginner. The crowds are *sometimes* an issue here, but with that size and a Friday morning, you might get a few sneaky ones to yourself.

Saturday the 22nd is a write-off for surfing. The wind cranks up to 28 mph out of the WSW, making the place a blown-out mess despite the swell. Sunday the 23rd has cleaner conditions but the wind still cross-off, and the quality is only marginal. Monday the 24th morning is worth a paddle if you’re keen – clean 7ft SW at 12 seconds (energy 1200) – still very consistent and the wind is light cross-off, shaping up nicely.

Then, Tuesday the 25th morning is your next big call. That’s when a serious 10ft SW groundswell at 14 seconds arrives, energy jumps to 3459 (strong). The wind is light and cross-off, so it will be clean. Again, this is only for experienced surfers - it’s big, powerful, and long-period. The reef setup at Noordhoek will handle that period better than a beachie, giving you proper lined-up walls.

From Wednesday the 26th the wind turns messy and onshore, so don’t bother until maybe Thursday the 5th of September. That window is still a long way off, but the forecast shows a glassy morning with clean 5ft SS swell at 10 seconds. Energy is 1113 (moderate), and the calm wind will make it look fun. Could be a good reset after a windy week.

Keep in mind there’s a big gap of poor-to-average conditions from the 26th through the 31st, and then the swell gets huge again around the 3rd and 4th of September, but those swells are way too big (25ft and 16ft) – well into the expert-only, borderline dangerous zone, even for this break.

The long-range nod on Thursday the 5th is promising, but it’s a long way out, so don’t book your week off just yet.

So, for the whole outlook: Friday morning the 21st is your best bet if you’re experienced. Tuesday morning the 25th is the other solid session for strong surfers. Everything else is chasing clean windows between wind and size.

Rusty.

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