Noordhoek Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.04° S 25.65° E

Noordhoek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 26 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Noordhoek sea temperature is
15.7°C
3.4° 

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


Noordhoek surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 9,471 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s period with S 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 12s. 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 2AM. 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 (Aug 27) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 27th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 2nd Sep)16ft (5.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 2AM (Wed 2nd Sep)16ft (5.0m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Right, folks. Rusty here, with a good look at what’s coming down the line for our local zone. The long-range models are starting to paint a picture, and it's a mixed bag with some real standouts tucked away in there. Water temps are sitting about average for the time of year.

We are looking at a bit of a slow start. There's plenty of swell, but the wind's up and the quality is shabby for the first couple of days. Wednesday and Thursday (26th and 27th of August) are a right-off, with that fresh cross-onshore breeze ruining a solid 12ft groundswell. The wave energy is huge, sitting at 8131 on Wednesday morning, but it's a mess. You’d want a kite for that, not a paddle. Thursday is a little smaller at around 7ft, but still cross-shore and choppy. Not worth the wetsuit.

Things start to clean up on Friday morning (28th of August). It’s not big, dropping to 4ft from the south with an 11-second period, but the wind swings to a light, cross-offshore breeze. For a sliver of the morning, we get clean waves and "expect good surf conditions". That’s your early-bird special – the best on offer until next week. The combined swell energy is low at 499, so it’s small and weak, but it’s smooth. The afternoon goes lumpy again, so hit it early.

Saturday (29th of August) has similar small, clean waves in the morning, with the wind holding cross-off, but it’s only 3ft and marginal. By Sunday (30th of August), the swell jumps back up to 8ft, but it’s short period, only 7-8 seconds, which will be crumbly and weak for the size. The wind is clean, but the wave quality is just “marginal.”

The Real Standout – Monday (31st of August) and Tuesday (1st of September)

Now, this is where it gets interesting. Monday morning (31st of August) sees a clean 6ft WSW swell with a 12-second period and a light cross-offshore breeze. The system says "expect very good surf conditions." That’s what we want to hear. Wave energy is a solid 846 – a proper, powerful groundswell hitting a reef break that handles the direction well. No crowds mentioned, which is a bonus.

But the absolute pick of the bunch looks to be Tuesday morning (1st of September). We get a 6ft WSW swell, 12-second period, and a gentle cross-offshore breeze. The combined energy is 1158, and it’s flagged as "expect very good surf conditions." That morning session is shaping up to be the standout of the entire 16-day window. The afternoon on Tuesday gets ugly with a 28 mph wind, so the window is tight.

The Big Stuff and the Lull

Wednesday morning (2nd of September) is a beast – a massive 15ft SW groundswell with a 13-second period, but the report explicitly says it’s predicted to be too big for this break. That’s expert-only territory, and even then, the energy (6830) is terrifying. It’s also raining. After that, the tail end of the forecast gets a bit messy again with onshore winds and lumpy conditions through the first week of September. There’s a small, clean window again on the morning of the 10th of September, with a tiny 3ft swell and light winds, but it's eleven days out and a long shot.

So, for you, set the alarm for dawn on Friday (28th of August) for a small clean-up session. But don't sleep on Monday morning (31st of August) and definitely lock in Tuesday morning (1st of September) – that’s the one.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Wed night, calm by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun night).

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Thursday
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Friday
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Height (m)
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3.5
SSW
17
3.5
SSW
15
2.5
SSW
13
2.2
SSW
12
2.1
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12
1.7
S
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12
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14
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12
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12
1.6
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12
1.4
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12
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11
1.9
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3.5
SW
15
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
7397
4882
2339
1454
1240
841
373
405
384
256
196
255
261
663
892
671
539
475
831
4810
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Wind (km/h)
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E
35
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45
ENE
20
NE
20
E
5
ENE
10
WNW
15
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10
NW
10
NNW
40
SW
30
WSW
25
SW
15
SSW
10
NE
15
NE
10
SE
10
W
15
WSW
40
WSW
40
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High Tide
3:08PM1.71m
3:15AM1.70m
3:35PM1.82m
3:44AM1.78m
4:03PM1.90m
4:12AM1.83m
4:30PM1.94m
4:42AM1.85m
4:59PM1.95m
5:12AM1.82m
5:31PM1.92m
5:44AM1.75m
6:04PM1.85m
Low Tide
8:55AM0.42m
9:14PM0.44m
9:22AM0.32m
9:41PM0.35m
9:49AM0.24m
10:08PM0.28m
10:16AM0.20m
10:37PM0.24m
10:44AM0.19m
11:06PM0.24m
11:13AM0.22m
11:38PM0.29m
11:44AM0.29m
00:12AM0.37m
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Temp °C
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32
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Feels °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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