Mapelane Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(South-Africa – Kwazulu – Natal)
| Name: | Mapelane |
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| Type: | point |
| Reliability: | inconsistent |
| Best Swell: SE | Offshore Wind: WSW |
Mapelane in Kwazulu-Natal is an exposed point break that has inconsistent surf. Summer offers the favoured conditions for surfing. Works best in offshore winds from the west southwest. Groundswells and windswells are equally likely and the ideal swell direction is from the southeast.. Rarely crowded here. Watch out for sharks and rocks.
Overall Mapelane 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.
The figure shows the combination of swells directed at Mapelane through a typical year.... (show all text)
This chart illustrates how often and how strongly the wind blows from different directi... (show all text)
Also see Mapelane surf quality by season and Mapelane surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Mapelane |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Mapelane:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | St Lucia | 2 mi |
| Second closest break | Alkantstrand | 35 mi |
| Third closest break | Senoritas | 35 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Mtunzini | 56 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Siyayi | 65 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Mapelane: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Brazil Buoy | 4840 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Lion Buoy | 5169 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Nice Buoy | 5185 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Gascogne Buoy | 5605 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Greenwich Buoy | 5791 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Mapelane: |
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| Closest tide station | Durban, South Africa | 131 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Heard Island, Antarctica | 2686 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Mawson, Antarctica | 2993 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Davis, Antarctica | 3333 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Royal Bay (Moltke Harbor), South Georgia | 3825 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Mapelane: |
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| Closest ski area | Afri-Ski (Lesotho) | 227 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Tiffindell (South Africa) | 313 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Tiffindell (South Africa) | 313 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Tiffindell (South Africa) | 313 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Tiffindell (South Africa) | 313 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Mapelane: |
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| Closest city location | Richards Bay (South Africa) | 34 mi |
| Second closest city location | Richards Bay (South Africa) | 34 mi |
| Third closest city location | Empangeni (South Africa) | 40 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | eSikhawini (South Africa) | 46 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Nongoma (South Africa) | 59 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Mapelane is Richards Bay (Richard's Bay) Airport (RCB) in South Africa, which is 50 km (31 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Mapelane is Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi (Ulundi) Airport (ULD), also in South Africa, 99 km (61 miles) away.
- The third closest airport is Vryheid Airport (VYD), also in South Africa, 174 km (108 miles) away.
