Lwandile Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(South-Africa – Wild Coast)
| Name: | Lwandile |
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| Type: | point/Rivermouth |
| Reliability: | consistent |
| Best Swell: SE | Offshore Wind: WSW |
Lwandile in Wild Coast is an exposed point/Rivermouth break that has dependable surf, although summer tends to be mostly flat. The best wind direction is from the west southwest. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the optimum swell angle is from the southeast. Rarely crowded here. Beware of sharks and rocks.
Overall Lwandile 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 Lwandile surf quality by season and Lwandile surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Lwandile |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Lwandile:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Mdumbe | 3 mi |
| Second closest break | Presleys Bay | 3 mi |
| Third closest break | Whale Rock | 4 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Mapuzi | 6 mi |
| Fifth closest break | White Clay | 6 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Lwandile: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Brazil Buoy | 4563 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Lion Buoy | 5329 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Nice Buoy | 5357 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Gascogne Buoy | 5740 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Greenwich Buoy | 5951 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Lwandile: |
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| Closest tide station | Durban, South Africa | 177 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Heard Island, Antarctica | 2628 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Mawson, Antarctica | 2820 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Davis, Antarctica | 3183 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Royal Bay (Moltke Harbor), South Georgia | 3510 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Lwandile: |
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| Closest ski area | Tiffindell (South Africa) | 116 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Afri-Ski (Lesotho) | 216 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Afri-Ski (Lesotho) | 216 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Afri-Ski (Lesotho) | 216 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Afri-Ski (Lesotho) | 216 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Lwandile: |
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| Closest city location | Port Saint Johns (South Africa) | 25 mi |
| Second closest city location | Umtata (South Africa) | 42 mi |
| Third closest city location | Butterworth (South Africa) | 71 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Ibhayi (South Africa) | 75 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Elliot (South Africa) | 91 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Lwandile is Umtata Airport (UTT) in South Africa, which is 67 km (42 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Lwandile is Margate Airport (MGH), also in South Africa, 156 km (97 miles) away.
- The third closest airport is East London Airport (ELS), also in South Africa, 184 km (114 miles) away.
