Noordhoek Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.04° S 25.65° E

Noordhoek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 24 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Noordhoek sea temperature is
17.7° C
1.8° 

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


Noordhoek surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 8,972 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period with SSW 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 24) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Noordhoek in the next 16 days are 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Fri 24th Jul)15ft (4.5m) 16s
Best Surf11AM (Fri 24th Jul)15ft (4.5m) 16s
Most Powerful11AM (Fri 24th Jul)15ft (4.5m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk about what’s cooking for our local stretch.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a massive pulse of energy heading our way. Friday morning the 24th of July is looking at a solid 15ft SSW groundswell with a 16-second period. That’s a lot of water moving, and the combined energy is sitting at a whopping 8972—that’s very strong. But here’s the thing: for a break like Noordhoek, that’s too much. It’s a reef setup, and while the wind is a light cross-shore, the sheer size makes it one for the experts only. Beginners, stay on the sand.

Water temp is sitting at 64°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year.

Saturday morning the 25th is the standout window. The swell has dropped to a more manageable 8ft from the SW, still a nice long period of 14 seconds, and the wind is light west-northwest, blowing cross-offshore. That’s clean. The combined energy is still a strong 2246. This is the best on offer for experienced surfers – good shape, clean faces, and the reef will handle that long-period groundswell nicely. Just be aware this spot can get crowded sometimes.

Sunday morning the 26th is still decent: 8ft SW swell with a moderate north-northeast breeze keeping things clean. The energy is still strong at 1854. After that, the wind starts to get messy and the surf quality drops.

From Monday the 27th through to the start of August, conditions get pretty rough. Strong winds, onshore flow, and a lot of lumpy, choppy water. There’s a gap of about five days there where I wouldn’t bother paddling out. The swell sticks around, but the wind just ruins it.

Then we get a little glimmer on Tuesday morning the 4th of August. The wind goes dead calm – glassy conditions – with a 6ft SW groundswell. The energy is moderate at 1266. That’s a great window for a dawny if you can get out there. Clean, leftover swell with no wind.

The following days, Wednesday the 5th and Thursday the 6th, have more size but the wind is a factor. Thursday morning the 6th has a 13ft SW swell with light cross-shore wind, but the energy is surging at 5091. Again, that’s big for the reef, and the afternoon gets ruined by a fresh onshore.

The weekend of the 8th of August sees cleaner cross-offshore winds, but the swell is dropping and the wind is strong. It’s rideable, but it’s not the best.

So, to wrap it up: the absolute best session is Saturday morning the 25th of July. Get it while it’s clean. The Tuesday morning glass-off on the 4th of August is a solid second bet. The rest of the window is a mixed bag of too big, too windy, or just average.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Mon morning, light winds from the E by Tue night).

Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
4.5
SSW
16
3.5
SW
15
3
SW
14
2.4
SW
14
2.5
SW
13
2.5
SW
12
2.3
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12
1.9
SW
12
2
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13
2.3
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12
2.5
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12
3.5
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16
2.5
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16
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14
2.3
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14
1.9
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13
1.5
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13
1.3
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13
1.2
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13
1.4
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
8972
5293
3372
2020
2275
2135
1500
997
1246
1565
1860
6474
3598
5093
3773
2121
1235
745
528
444
680
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
10
ENE
10
NW
5
W
10
ENE
15
NE
20
NNE
15
NE
10
W
35
WSW
20
SW
25
SE
25
SE
25
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15
E
15
ENE
30
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35
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cross-on
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High Tide
12:19PM1.22m
00:43AM1.38m
1:31PM1.31m
1:41AM1.45m
2:20PM1.42m
2:24AM1.53m
2:58PM1.53m
3:01AM1.60m
3:31PM1.64m
3:34AM1.67m
4:01PM1.72m
4:05AM1.72m
4:30PM1.78m
4:35AM1.75m
Low Tide
6:17PM0.84m
7:25AM0.73m
7:31PM0.77m
8:10AM0.63m
8:19PM0.69m
8:45AM0.52m
8:57PM0.60m
9:15AM0.43m
9:31PM0.52m
9:45AM0.35m
10:01PM0.45m
10:13AM0.29m
10:32PM0.40m
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7:11
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5:30
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Temp °C
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23
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Feels °C
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10
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11
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7
10
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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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