Groenvlei Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(South-Africa – George)
| Name: | Groenvlei |
|---|---|
| Type: | beach |
| Reliability: | consistent |
| Best Swell: S | Offshore Wind: NW |
Groenvlei in George is an exposed beach break that has reliable surf and can work at any time of the year. Works best in offshore winds from the northwest. Groundswells are more common than windswells and the ideal swell angle is from the south. Waves at the beach tend to peel to the left. Good surf at all stages of the tide. Rarely crowded here. Watch out for dangerous rips.
Overall Groenvlei 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 Groenvlei surf quality by season and Groenvlei surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Groenvlei |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Groenvlei:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Gerickes Point | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Fish Boma | 11 mi |
| Third closest break | Goukamma River Mouth | 11 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Buffalo Bay | 12 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Buffalo Bay Wildside | 12 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Groenvlei: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Brazil Buoy | 4154 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Lion Buoy | 5360 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Nice Buoy | 5408 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Middle Atlantic Buoy | 5663 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Gascogne Buoy | 5730 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Groenvlei: |
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| Closest tide station | Durban, South Africa | 564 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Heard Island, Antarctica | 2789 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Mawson, Antarctica | 2817 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Royal Bay (Moltke Harbor), South Georgia | 3135 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Leith Harbor, South Georgia | 3162 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Groenvlei: |
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| Closest ski area | Tiffindell (South Africa) | 380 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Afri-Ski (Lesotho) | 503 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Afri-Ski (Lesotho) | 503 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Afri-Ski (Lesotho) | 503 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Afri-Ski (Lesotho) | 503 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Groenvlei: |
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| Closest city location | Knysna (South Africa) | 16 mi |
| Second closest city location | George (South Africa) | 22 mi |
| Third closest city location | Plettenberg Bay (South Africa) | 34 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Mossel Bay (South Africa) | 38 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Oudtshoorn (South Africa) | 45 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Groenvlei is George Airport (GRJ) in South Africa, which is 36 km (22 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Groenvlei is Oudtshoorn Airport (DUH), also in South Africa, 71 km (44 miles) away.
