Noordhoek Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.04° S 25.65° E

Noordhoek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 16 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Noordhoek sea temperature is
17.3° C
2.1° 

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


Noordhoek surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 11s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 13s period, WSW swell with 8,875 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 11s 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 Friday (Jul 17) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 11s 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 5.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 12s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Fri 17th Jul)8ft (2.4m) 11s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 22nd Jul)15ft (4.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 5PM (Wed 22nd Jul)16ft (5.0m) 13s

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’s coming down the line for us.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but don’t write it off just yet. The first real chance to get the board wet kicks off on Thursday afternoon, the 16th of July, at Noordhoek. It’s a reef setup, very consistent, and it’s exposed to the SW swell. The water is sitting at 63.1°, which is a solid 3.8° colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a thicker wetsuit. That first session is a bit of a wrestle though – 8.2ft of SW swell with a 13-second period, but the wind is a cross-off at 9 mph, keeping it clean. The combined energy is strong (2504), but the conditions are a bit marginal. It’s a goer if you’re keen, but not the pick.

Friday the 17th starts with a bigger 9.8ft SW swell (12 seconds) and a stronger cross-off breeze, but the quality is still just marginal. The afternoon gets a bit messier with a cross-shore wind. Saturday morning, the 18th, the swell drops to 4.9ft (10 seconds) with a light cross-off breeze, and the wave energy is moderate (714). It’s clean, but nothing to get too excited about.

Now, Sunday morning, the 19th of July, is a real treat. The wind goes glassy, the swell is 3.0ft from the SW with a 12-second period, and the energy is low (639). It’s small but glassy perfection – a morning for the longboard or a fun mid-length.

The first real standout is Monday morning, the 20th of July. The swell jumps back to 9.8ft (11 seconds) from the SW, with a gentle cross-off breeze. The energy is strong (2403), and the conditions are clean. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The size is over 8.2ft, so it’s expert territory, but for those guys, it’s going to be firing.

We hit a bit of a lull through Tuesday, with some longer period groundswell (15 seconds) but the wind is a bit off. We get a very clean window on Wednesday morning, the 22nd of July, but the swell is a massive 18.0ft (12 seconds) – that’s way too big (14867 energy). The file says it’s too big for this break, so that’s a no-go for paddle surfing. That kind of energy is more for the kites.

The next true standout is Friday morning, the 24th of July. We get an 8.2ft SSW groundswell with a very long 16-second period and a light cross-off breeze. The energy is very strong (5708). This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The long period will be perfect for the reef, but it might make the take-off a bit more critical. Glassy conditions on Saturday morning, the 25th of July, with a 13.1ft SSW swell with a 19-second period – that’s a massive, long-period wave. The energy is enormous (17193). It’s a marginal forecast, but for the top-tier crew, it’s a serious session.

The run continues. Sunday the 26th of July has an 11.5ft SSW swell (15 seconds) with a clean cross-off breeze – exceptional for experts. Monday the 27th is excellent for experienced surfers. Then we get a beautiful glassy morning on Tuesday, the 28th of July, with a 6.2ft SW swell (15 seconds). It’s excellent for experienced surfers, clean and with that lovely long period.

The absolute pick of the whole 16-day window, without a doubt, is Wednesday morning, the 29th of July. You’ve got an 11.5ft SSW swell with a 19-second period, offshore wind from the NW at 6 mph, and the energy is massive (8189). It’s exceptional for expert surfers. The afternoon is just as good, with glassy conditions and an 11.5ft swell (18 seconds) and even higher energy (9082). If you can get in the water on that Wednesday, you’ll be talking about it for weeks.

It tails off a bit after that, with a few more clean windows on the 30th and 31st, but nothing beats that Wednesday.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue night, min 13°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sun night, light winds from the ESE by Mon night).

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12
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Energy kJ
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2045
2335
1746
880
432
542
519
260
846
5381
1987
1109
489
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2187
8689
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Wind (km/h)
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WSW
25
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High Tide
5:18PM1.90m
5:31AM1.80m
5:59PM1.88m
6:11AM1.71m
6:40PM1.81m
6:50AM1.60m
7:21PM1.71m
7:32AM1.48m
8:06PM1.60m
8:17AM1.36m
8:57PM1.49m
9:16AM1.26m
10:03PM1.40m
Low Tide
11:24PM0.32m
11:36AM0.23m
00:05AM0.37m
12:13PM0.30m
00:45AM0.46m
12:49PM0.40m
1:26AM0.56m
1:27PM0.51m
2:12AM0.68m
2:09PM0.63m
3:09AM0.77m
3:03PM0.75m
4:33AM0.83m
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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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