Noordhoek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, I’m Rusty. Let's have a look at what's comin' our way over the next couple of weeks for Noordhoek. This reef break is a consistent performer when the conditions line up, and this run has a few serious peaks and some proper flat spells in between. The water temp is sittin' at 64°F – that's nearly 3°F cooler than average for this time of year, so you'll wanna be reachin' for the thicker rubber.

The best session on the cards is the Saturday morning (4 July). We've got a solid 8ft swell out of the SE, but it's tickin' over with a 12-second period, and here's the thing – the optimum direction for Noordhoek is SW, so that SE swell is a bit awkward, but the numbers say it's packin' a punch. The wind is light offshore from the NW at only 6 mph, which'll keep the surface clean. The combined energy is a hefty 2113 (moderate-strong wave energy). It's gonna be a proper test for experienced surfers, but if you've got the skills, you'll be in for a treat. Just a heads up, crowds can pop up here sometimes.

Now, Sunday morning (5 July) is a write-off – only 4ft of weak WSW swell with a short 8-second period and cross-off wind. Not worth paddlin' out. However, Sunday afternoon brings a bit of hope: a glassy 3ft swell from the SW with a very long 14-second period. Small but clean.

Monday morning (6 July) looks decent: 5ft SW swell at 12 seconds, light offshore cross-off wind from the W. Combined energy is moderate at 772. Good, rideable waves for intermediate crew.

Tuesday (7 July) is tricky – the swell builds to 7ft SW, but the winds are strong at 12 mph from the W and WSW. The energy is up around 1229-1363, but the quality is marginal. You'll be fightin' the wind.

Then we hit a beefy mid-week. Wednesday (8 July) sees a jump to 10ft SW swell with a 13-second period, but the wind is howlin' at 19 mph from the WSW in the morning, and swingin' onshore from the S in the arvo. Energy is huge – 2847 to 3368 – but the conditions are blown out. This is lookin' more like a kitesurfer's playground than a clean paddle session.

Thursday (9 July) through to Saturday (11 July) stays big, with swell hangin' around 8ft to 12ft from the SSW. The problem is onshore winds from the E and ESE, up to 25 mph by Saturday arvo. Energy peaks at 4754 on Thursday morning, but with cross-on winds and a marginal call, it's not worth tradin' your paddle for a foil.

There's a solid gap from Sunday 12 July right through to Tuesday 14 July – poor conditions across the board. A tiny 3ft glassy wave returns on Monday 13 July, but it's weak (energy only 269).

The long-range looks interesting but mixed. Thursday 16 July morning has 7ft SSW swell at 12 seconds with cross-off wind, energy at 1435 – worth a look. But Thursday arvo and Friday (17 July) get big again: 13ft to 18ft swells with energy skyrocketing to 7426 and 7680. That's strong to very strong wave energy, but the wind is howlin' from the SW at 19-22 mph. Too big and messy for all but the most experienced chargers. Saturday 18 July and Sunday 19 July are properly wild – heavy rain, 40 mph gusts, and big 8ft to 10ft swell. Not a paddle surfer's weekend.

So, if I'm callin' one standout, it's Saturday morning (4 July) at Noordhoek. Swell around 8ft from the SE, clean offshore breeze from the NW, and a solid energy rating of 2113. It's not the perfect direction, but the quality is there for experienced surfers. After that, you're chasin' smaller windows – Monday morning (6 July) is a solid second pick with clean 5ft SW swell. The rest of the fortnight is a mixed bag of big swell and big wind. Stay patient.

Rusty.

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