Noordhoek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. We’ve got a solid 16-day window on the cards for this spot, but it’s a bit of a slow burn. The first few days are packing some serious size, but the real standout is going to be a little later on. Let’s get into it.

The big story early on is a huge pulse of swell. We’re looking at a powerful SSW groundswell rolling in with a very long period of 16 seconds. The combined energy is absolutely pumping at 8972 (strong to very strong wave energy). That’s a lot of water moving. For Friday, July 24th, the morning session at Noordhoek sees a solid 15ft swell from the SSW. The wind is a light cross from the SW. However, this is a reef break, and 15ft is well into expert-only territory. It’s going to be a proper beast. The water temp is about average for this time of year.

Saturday morning, July 25th, is a different story. The swell has dropped to a still-chunky 8ft from the SW, but the wind goes light offshore from the W, making for clean conditions. That’s your first real window. The period is still a quality 14 seconds, so the waves will have real shape and power. The combined energy is moderate to strong at 2251. This is excellent for experienced surfers, but at 8ft, it’s getting too big for beginners. You’ll want your wetsuit and your best board.

After that, the wind gets messy, and the surf quality drops off. We have a long stretch of poor to marginal conditions through the end of July and into the start of August. The wind is mostly cross-on or strong, chopping up the swell. The combined energy drops significantly, often below 1000, indicating weak wave energy. It’s a blank run for a while.

Now, here’s the payoff. The forecast for Sunday, August 2nd, is the real standout. The afternoon session looks absolutely magic. The swell is a manageable 5ft from the SW with a 12-second period, and the wind is forecast to be glassy – zero wind from the NNW. That’s a rare and beautiful thing. The combined energy is moderate at 706. This will be the cleanest, most user-friendly surf of the whole period. The crowd factor is ‘sometimes’, so you might have company, but on a day like that, it’s worth it. This is the one to circle on your calendar.

Looking further out, the Wednesday morning of August 5th also looks promising. The swell picks up to 8ft from the SW with a 13-second period, and the wind is light offshore from the N. The combined energy is 1933 (strong wave energy). It’s rated as excellent for experienced surfers, and it’s another solid option. Thursday, August 6th, also has clean, moderate swell. There’s a decent run of clean waves from the 5th through the 8th, but nothing beats that glassy Sunday afternoon.

So, to sum it up: the first few days are for experts only. There’s a big gap of poor conditions. Then, mark your calendar for Sunday, August 2nd, for the pick of the crop. The following week has some solid, clean options too, but that Sunday is the gem.

Rusty.

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