Derde Steen Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(South-Africa – Western Cape)
| Name: | Derde Steen |
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| Type: | beach |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: SW | Offshore Wind: ENE |
Derde Steen in Western Cape is a fairly exposed beach break that has reasonably consistent surf. Summer offers the best conditions for surfing. Offshore winds are from the east northeast. Clean groundswells prevail and the optimum swell angle is from the southwest. The beach breaks offer lefts and rights. When the surf is up, it can get quite busy in the water. Surfing here means negotiating dangerous rips.
Overall Derde Steen Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Derde Steen surf quality by season and Derde Steen surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Derde Steen |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Derde Steen:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Eerste Steen | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Haakgat | 1 mi |
| Third closest break | Tweede Steen | 1 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Holbaai | 1 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Horse Trails | 1 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Derde Steen: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Brazil Buoy | 3921 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Lion Buoy | 5288 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Nice Buoy | 5347 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Middle Atlantic Buoy | 5420 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Gascogne Buoy | 5631 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Derde Steen: |
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| Closest tide station | Durban, South Africa | 787 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Mawson, Antarctica | 2934 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Royal Bay (Moltke Harbor), South Georgia | 2973 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Heard Island, Antarctica | 2983 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Leith Harbor, South Georgia | 2997 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Derde Steen: |
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| Closest ski area | Tiffindell (South Africa) | 594 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Afri-Ski (Lesotho) | 696 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Cerro Castor (Argentina) | 4278 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Cerro Castor (Argentina) | 4278 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Cerro Castor (Argentina) | 4278 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Derde Steen: |
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| Closest city location | Robben Island (South Africa) | 5 mi |
| Second closest city location | Sunset Beach (South Africa) | 7 mi |
| Third closest city location | Cape Town (South Africa) | 12 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Atlantis (South Africa) | 14 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Bellville (South Africa) | 14 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Derde Steen is Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in South Africa, which is 27 km (17 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Derde Steen is Oudtshoorn Airport (DUH), also in South Africa, 347 km (216 miles) away.
