Van Riebeek Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(South-Africa – Western Cape)
| Name: | Van Riebeek |
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| Type: | beach |
| Reliability: | inconsistent |
| Best Swell: WSW | Offshore Wind: NE |
Van Riebeek in Western Cape is an exposed beach break that does not work very often. Summer offers the best conditions for surfing. Works best in offshore winds from the northeast. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the best swell direction is from the west southwest. The beach breaks offer lefts and rights. Unlikely to be too crowded, even when the surf is up. Take care of the strong rips here.
Overall Van Riebeek 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 Van Riebeek surf quality by season and Van Riebeek surf quality by month.
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Use this relief map to navigate to South-Africa - Western Cape surf breaks and tide stations that are in the area of Van Riebeek
Visitor Reviews of Van Riebeek |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Van Riebeek:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Captains | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Beach Road | 2 mi |
| Third closest break | Holbaai | 2 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Haakgat | 3 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Derde Steen | 4 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Van Riebeek: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Brazil Buoy | 3922 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Lion Buoy | 5285 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Nice Buoy | 5343 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Middle Atlantic Buoy | 5418 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Gascogne Buoy | 5628 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Van Riebeek: |
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| Closest tide station | Durban, South Africa | 786 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Mawson, Antarctica | 2938 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Royal Bay (Moltke Harbor), South Georgia | 2976 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Heard Island, Antarctica | 2986 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Leith Harbor, South Georgia | 3000 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Van Riebeek: |
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| Closest ski area | Tiffindell (South Africa) | 592 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Afri-Ski (Lesotho) | 694 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Cerro Castor (Argentina) | 4281 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Cerro Castor (Argentina) | 4281 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Cerro Castor (Argentina) | 4281 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Van Riebeek: |
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| Closest city location | Robben Island (South Africa) | 8 mi |
| Second closest city location | Atlantis (South Africa) | 10 mi |
| Third closest city location | Sunset Beach (South Africa) | 11 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Cape Town (South Africa) | 16 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Bellville (South Africa) | 17 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Van Riebeek is Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in South Africa, which is 33 km (20 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Van Riebeek is Oudtshoorn Airport (DUH), also in South Africa, 347 km (216 miles) away.
