Surf Forecasts:
Noordhoek surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 15 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 18s period, SW swell with 2,088 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 14 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s 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 (Aug 14) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 14s 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 1.8m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 14th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Noordhoek over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s break down the next couple of weeks. We’ve only got one spot in the mix, and it’s a reef – Noordhoek. This place is consistent, needs a SW swell, and that’s exactly what we’ve got coming.
The water is sitting at 60°F right now, which is a massive 7°F colder than normal. That’s not just a little chilly, that’s a serious cold snap. Bring the thick rubber.
Wednesday the 12th is a total loss. Strong cross-onshore winds are tearing up the 4ft SW swell. The energy is there (combined energy of 1520), but the wind is just making it a mess. Thursday the 13th is the same story – lumpy and cross-shore with a 4ft swell.
Friday the 14th morning is where it gets a bit more interesting. Cross-offshore winds are cleaning up a 4ft SW swell. The period is a short 16 seconds, so it’s not a deep groundswell, but it’ll be rideable. The combined energy is moderate at 855. The crowds here are “sometimes,” so you might have a few friends out.
Saturday the 15th morning is the best bet in the first week. Glassy. The wind is nothing, a whisper from the NNW. We’ve got a 4ft SW swell with a 14-second period. The combined energy is 407 (moderate), but the water is flat calm. It’s going to be clean and fun. That’s the morning to go.
Sunday the 16th morning has a clean look with cross-offshore winds, but the swell is smaller and the energy is lower (353). It’s a “maybe” session.
Moving into the second week, Monday the 17th morning has a 5ft SW swell. The period is 14 seconds, and the winds are light and cross. The combined energy is 765 (moderate). It’s a solid option.
Saturday the 22nd is a big one. The swell jumps to a solid 8ft from the SSW. That’s expert territory. The period is 14 seconds, and the combined energy is a massive 2928. The morning has a gentle cross-on breeze, but the afternoon goes light onshore. It’s a powerful, heavy swell on a reef – you need to know what you’re doing.
Wednesday the 26th morning is the absolute best session of the whole forecast. The wind is dead calm. Glassy. We’ve got a 5ft SW swell with a 15-second period (groundswell). The combined energy is 946 (moderate). It’s a long-period groundswell, so it’ll be lining up perfectly on the reef. For the average surfer, this is the one to save for. It’s the cleanest looking session in the whole 16 days.
The last few days are clean but smaller. Thursday the 27th has a 4ft swell and moderate energy.
So, the plan is simple. Saturday the 15th morning for a clean, fun session. Wednesday the 26th morning for the absolute glassiest, best-looking swell.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Wed afternoon, light winds from the N by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 22 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SSW 20 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 807 | 1111 | 1263 | 1281 | 2088 | 1158 | 853 | 734 | 668 | 404 | 458 | 380 | 353 | 388 | 347 | 765 | 946 | 1521 | 905 | 712 | 2033 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:41PM1.89m | 3:55AM1.86m | 4:19PM1.96m | 4:32AM1.87m | 4:55PM1.98m | 5:07AM1.84m | 5:29PM1.95m | 5:40AM1.77m | 6:02PM1.87m | 6:12AM1.67m | 6:36PM1.75m | 6:44AM1.55m | 7:09PM1.62m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:28AM0.24m | 9:51PM0.27m | 10:03AM0.18m | 10:27PM0.23m | 10:37AM0.16m | 11:02PM0.23m | 11:09AM0.18m | 11:35PM0.29m | 11:39AM0.25m | 00:06AM0.38m | 12:09PM0.35m | 00:38AM0.49m | 12:39PM0.47m | 1:11AM0.62m | |||||||
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 | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — |
 | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 21 | 19 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 29 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 27 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 16 | E 8 | SW 15 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SW 13 | E 7 | E 8 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | E 7 |
| kJ | 427 | 1111 | 1263 | 1144 | 2088 | 1158 | 481 | 734 | 443 | 270 | 224 | 380 | 146 | 223 | 347 | 765 | 946 | 1521 | 905 | 712 | 59 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 22 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 20 | S 9 | S 9 | SW 16 | S 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | E 10 | SW 12 | SW 13 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | — | SSE 6 | E 6 | E 9 |
| kJ | 807 | 291 | 125 | 1281 | 7 | 6 | 853 | 2 | 668 | 404 | 458 | 117 | 353 | 388 | 198 | 326 | 245 | — | 29 | 163 | 83 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 14 | S 10 | S 9 | — | — | S 9 | — | — | S 13 | WSW 4 | WSW 6 | E 10 | E 12 | E 7 | — | WSW 6 | — | — | E 10 | — |
| kJ | — | 118 | 31 | 16 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 102 | 95 | 86 | — | 85 | — | — | 94 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | — | W 4 | — | E 7 | NNW 3 | — | WSW 4 | WSW 6 | — | E 11 | E 10 | — | WSW 12 |
| kJ | 569 | 866 | 940 | 849 | 889 | 947 | 703 | 439 | — | 17 | — | 109 | 1 | — | 43 | 97 | — | 223 | 502 | — | 2033 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 264 | 264 | 206 | 246 | 206 | 38 | 6 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 66 | 14 |
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