Noordhoek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks. Rusty here, checking in.

We’ve got a mixed bag coming up over the next couple of weeks at Noordhoek. This is a solid reef break that’s very consistent, and it likes a good SW swell. The water’s sitting at 62°, which is a good 4° colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll be wanting a thicker wetsuit.

The first few days are a write-off. Thursday the 27th and Friday the 28th are messy with onshore winds and chop, not worth paddling out for. The first real flash of hope comes Saturday morning, the 29th. We’ve got a light NW offshore breeze, clean conditions, and a 3ft S swell. It’s small, but it’ll be glassy and fun on a longboard. The swell energy is weak (446), so don’t expect much power.

Sunday the 30th gets blown out by a fresh SW wind, so we skip that. Monday the 31st is worth a look though – morning has a clean 7ft WSW swell, cross-off wind, and decent energy (1352). It’s a solid intermediate level, but the conditions are clean. Tuesday the 1st of September is the standout of the first week. Crystal clear skies, light WSW cross-off breeze, 5ft SW swell, and the energy is moderate (822). The forecast is calling for very good surf, and this is your best bet for a clean, rippable session.

Now, hold on to your boards for the 2nd of September. Wednesday morning sees a big jump: a 13ft SW groundswell with a 14-second period, and the energy is massive (7029). The wind is light NE, but it’s cross-shore. This is big, powerful, and only for experienced surfers on a reef. The afternoon gets onshore, so get in early. That huge energy is a standout for the whole 16-day window.

The 3rd of September is a complete washout – near gale-force winds and rain, absolute dog. The 4th and 5th are messy too, with strong winds and choppy conditions. The 6th of September offers a small window Sunday morning – a 5ft SSW swell, light NE wind, but it’s cross-shore. Energy is still moderate (1085), but it’s just okay.

The second week is quieter. The 7th and 8th of September have small, clean surf but the swell drops off fast. By the 9th and 10th, we’re down to 2ft and barely any energy (70 to 126). It’s a flat spell. Then, on the 11th of September, we get another pulse: an 12ft SW swell Friday morning, but the period is short at 9 seconds, so it’ll be a bit lumpy and fat. The energy is strong (2506), but the wind is light. It’s a promising long-range call, but treat it with caution.

Best session? Tuesday 1st September morning, hands down. Clean, light offshore, 5ft SW swell, and the best conditions of the run. The big Wednesday 2nd September morning is the one for the thrill-seekers if you can handle the size.

Rusty.

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