Noordhoek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

The first real window of surfable waves starts on Saturday, the 25th of July. We’re kicking off with a solid SW groundswell, coming in at 8ft with a period of 14 seconds. The energy is pumping at (2317). The morning is looking sweet with a light W cross-offshore breeze and clean conditions. It’s a wave for experienced surfers only at this size – anything over 8ft is expert territory, and this is right on the edge. The water temp is about average for the time of year. That Saturday afternoon takes a dip though; the wind swings E and goes cross-on, making it choppy and marginal.

Sunday the 26th offers clean morning surf again with a NE cross-off, but the swell is a touch smaller at 8ft and the wind is stronger at 20 km/h. It’s still a bit borderline on quality, and the crowds can be a factor here sometimes.

We’ve got a big gap of messy, windy days from Monday the 27th right through to Friday the 31st of July. Strong winds, cross-shore and cross-on, and lumpy conditions dominate. The swell stays around 6ft to 12ft, but the quality is just not there. The energy peaks at (4791) on the 28th afternoon, but onshore winds ruin it. This stretch is pretty much a write-off for a good paddle.

Then we hit a golden moment. On Saturday, the 1st of August, the morning goes glassy – dead calm with the wind at 0 km/h. The swell is only 3ft from the SW with a 14 second period and (474) energy. It’s small but with those perfect conditions, it’ll be clean and fun. This is the standout of the first week for anyone on a log or a fish. The Sunday the 2nd morning also has clean conditions with a cross-offshore wind and a tiny 2ft groundswell from the SSW with a very long 20 second period – that’s a wave for a point or reef, not a flat beach.

The following week, Monday the 3rd of August morning looks promising: clean, 5ft from the SW at 14 seconds with a NE cross-off, and energy at (1049). Good conditions on offer.

But the real blockbuster comes in the second week. Look at Friday, the 7th of August. The morning is clean with a WSW cross-offshore, and the swell is 12ft from the SW at 14 seconds. The energy is a huge (4883). That’s a serious, powerful groundswell for experts only. Very promising, but it’s a long-range call so treat it as such.

Saturday the 8th of August morning holds 13ft of swell with similar energy (4933) but a cross-shore wind, which might bring a bit of chop. The afternoon is too big – 16ft – even the forecast says it’s too much for the break.

Sunday the 9th of August morning cleans up again with 13ft from the SW and a light WSW cross-off, energy at (3744). Another day where only the very experienced should be out.

Overall, if you’re looking for clean, manageable waves, the Saturday 1st August glass-off is your best bet. For the big dogs, Friday 7th August morning is the one to circle, but keep an eye on the wind as we get closer.

Rusty.

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