The Heads Surf Break
Lat Long: 34.07° S 23.06° E

The Heads Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for The Heads

Issued: 7 am 03 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's The Heads sea temperature is
19.1° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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


The Heads surf forecast from 3 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 3 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, SE swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 5 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, SSE swell with 3,399 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 3 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period with SE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Heads this week:

The surf forecast for The Heads over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Heads in the next 16 days are 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 05) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 11s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Wed 3rd Jun)11ft (3.5m) 9s
Best Surf 8PM (Wed 3rd Jun)11ft (3.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 8AM (Fri 5th Jun)11ft (3.5m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 72mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Wed night, light winds from the NNW by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
Monday
8
Tuesday
9
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
!
!
!
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3
4
4
3
3
3
2
4
4
2
3
3
3
4
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
SE
8
3.5
SE
9
3.5
SE
10
4
SE
11
3.5
SE
11
3.5
SE
12
3.5
SSE
12
3
SSE
12
2
SE
12
1.6
SE
12
1.6
ESE
11
1.5
ESE
12
1.6
SW
11
1.6
SW
13
1.8
SW
14
2
SW
14
1.9
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.7
SW
12
2.1
SW
12
2.2
SW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
996
2043
2418
3252
3008
3124
3046
2525
1076
710
651
612
600
821
1273
1422
1247
777
813
1281
1313
Wind (km/h)
25
E
30
ESE
20
ESE
20
SE
15
S
15
WSW
20
W
15
WSW
10
NNW
5
N
0
SW
5
N
5
ENE
10
E
0
NE
10
WNW
20
W
15
NW
5
NNW
5
SE
10
NE
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
glassy
glassy
off
glassy
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
5:28PM1.49m
5:33AM1.48m
6:05PM1.45m
6:08AM1.42m
6:46PM1.42m
6:49AM1.35m
7:33PM1.39m
7:40AM1.28m
8:29PM1.38m
8:46AM1.22m
9:35PM1.39m
10:07AM1.21m
10:45PM1.44m
Low Tide
11:14AM0.28m
11:29PM0.42m
11:48AM0.32m
00:07AM0.48m
12:25PM0.36m
00:51AM0.53m
1:07PM0.41m
1:44AM0.57m
1:57PM0.47m
2:50AM0.58m
2:58PM0.51m
4:04AM0.55m
4:08PM0.52m
light rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
mod rain
mod rain
rain showers
rain showers
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part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
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7:24
7:26
7:26
7:26
7:26
7:28
7:28
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5:24
5:24
5:24
5:24
5:24
5:24
5:24
 mm
5
20
20
7
6
11
3
1
Temp °C
15
14
14
15
15
14
14
15
13
15
17
13
17
18
16
14
15
15
17
18
14
Feels °C
11
11
11
11
12
11
10
11
10
13
15
11
15
16
15
13
12
12
15
17
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SW
13
1.7
SSW
12
1.4
SW
12
3.5
SE
11
3.5
SE
11
3.5
SE
12
3.5
SSE
12
3
SSE
12
2
SE
12
1.6
SE
12
1.6
ESE
11
1.5
ESE
12
1.6
SW
11
1.6
SW
13
1.8
SW
14
2
SW
14
1.9
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.7
SW
12
2.1
SW
12
2.2
SW
12
Energy kJ
996
822
522
2824
3008
3124
3046
2525
1076
710
651
612
600
821
1273
1422
1247
777
813
1281
1313
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
S
9
1.7
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
1
SW
12
0.9
SW
11
0.9
SW
11
0.9
SW
11
1.5
S
10
1.4
S
10
1.3
S
9
1
SW
12
1.4
ESE
11
1.3
ESE
11
1.3
ESE
11
1.1
ESE
11
1
ESE
11
0.9
ESE
11
0.8
E
10
0.7
E
10
0.7
E
10
Energy kJ
482
864
349
259
176
172
172
443
362
274
292
486
387
380
303
249
187
138
102
98
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WSW
11
0.3
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
16
0.8
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
1
S
8
0.6
S
8
0.4
SSE
8
0.3
SSE
7
0.1
SE
8
0.1
SE
7
0.8
E
10
0.2
SSE
7
0.2
SSE
8
Energy kJ
24
40
62
181
251
290
282
133
41
19
9
3
2
138
5
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
SE
8
3.5
SE
9
3.5
SE
10
4
SE
11
1.8
SW
8
0.7
WSW
4
1.4
SW
6
1.2
WSW
6
Energy kJ
889
2043
2418
3252
418
11
149
109
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
3
5
5
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
Distance (km)
483
26
26
465
364
8
8
8
0
0
0
0
0
8
0
0
7
0
0
26
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Garden Route
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
9
7
5
9
8
6
8
9
6
6
7
9
9
5
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Information about the The Heads Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for The Heads provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at The Heads can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Heads 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 (The Heads) 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 The Heads 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 Garden Route? If you are looking for accommodation near The Heads, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Garden Route, consider staying in Knysna which is 4 km (2 miles) away. Other places in and around Garden Route where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Plettenberg Bay which is 28 km (17 miles) away, George, Mossel Bay and Oudtshoorn.

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