Surf Forecasts:
Stillbaai surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 19s period, S swell with 3,929 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 12s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Stillbaai this week:
The surf forecast for Stillbaai over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Stillbaai in the next 16 days are 2.3m 19s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Stillbaai over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, strong winds from the SSE by Thu afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 18 | S 21 | S 19 | S 15 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1942 | 2923 | 3488 | 2340 | 2063 | 1344 | 540 | 1819 | 1787 | 820 | 488 | 428 | 333 | 307 | 479 | 2486 | 3344 | 1138 | 985 | 690 | 627 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:50PM2.01m | 6:08AM1.75m | 6:27PM1.85m | 6:50AM1.58m | 7:15PM1.65m | 7:52AM1.39m | 8:33PM1.45m | 9:58AM1.27m | 10:57PM1.40m | 12:11PM1.40m | 00:37AM1.54m | 1:17PM1.64m | 1:34AM1.73m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:33AM0.19m | 00:04AM0.25m | 12:08PM0.33m | 00:45AM0.41m | 12:51PM0.51m | 1:41AM0.59m | 1:55PM0.71m | 3:22AM0.74m | 4:13PM0.83m | 5:48AM0.69m | 6:28PM0.69m | 7:05AM0.50m | 7:33PM0.47m | ||||||||
6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | |
— | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 13 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 21 | 28 | 24 |
Feels °C | 12 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 18 | 26 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 14 | S 19 | S 15 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 |
1942 | 2923 | 3488 | 2340 | 2063 | 1344 | 540 | 260 | 140 | 223 | 298 | 106 | 333 | 307 | 169 | 1329 | 3344 | 1138 | 708 | 690 | 627 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | SSW 9 | SW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | SSW 18 | S 21 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 12 |
31 | 30 | 16 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 6 | — | — | 255 | 120 | 72 | 43 | 40 | 479 | 2486 | 734 | 212 | 878 | 672 | 235 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 11 | SSW 14 | S 13 | E 10 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | — | — | — | SW 14 | — | SSE 11 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 87 | 18 | 87 | 17 | 7 | 113 | — | — | — | 48 | — | 217 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | E 8 | E 9 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 225 | 1819 | 1787 | 820 | 488 | 428 | 186 | 141 | 177 | 205 | 509 | 1130 | 985 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 68 | 0 | 0 | 131 | 68 | 68 | 325 | 370 | 1448 | 3623 | 131 | 131 | 131 | 131 | 131 | 238 | 93 | 93 | 131 | 0 |
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Information about the Stillbaai Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Stillbaai provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Stillbaai can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Stillbaai 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 (Stillbaai) 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 Stillbaai 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.
Are you planning a holiday in Overberg? If you are looking for accommodation near Stillbaai, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Overberg, consider staying in Riversdale which is 37 km (23 miles) away. Other places in and around Overberg where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Mossel Bay which is 68 km (42 miles) away and George, 97 km (60 miles) away.











