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South Sound Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

(Cayman-Islands – Grand Cayman)

South Sound break guidePhoto by: Chris Blair

South Sound Surf Guide

South Sound in Cayman-Islands - Grand Cayman is an exposed reef break that does not work very often. Works best in offshore winds from the north northwest. Waves more likely to be from local windswells than distant groundswells and the ideal wave direction is from the south. An uncrowded break, even when it is working. Hazards include - Urchins - Rocks - Localism.

South Sound Spot Info

Type:Rating:Reliability:Todays Sea Temp*:
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28.2°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing South Sound:

The best conditions reported for surf at South Sound occur when a South swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the North-northwest.

What's the best time of year to surf South Sound (for consistent clean waves)?

augustBest Season: summer
The best time of year for surfing South Sound with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Summer  and most often the month of August. Clean surfable waves are typically found 4% of the time in August while 39% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 57% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.
clean
4%
Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.
blown out
39%
Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).
too small
57%
Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore South Sound Location Map

Interactive South Sound surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The nearest passenger airport to South Sound is Owen Roberts International (Georgetown) Airport (GCM) in Cayman Islands, which is 4 km (2 miles) away (directly). The second closest airport to South Sound is Gerrard Smith International (Cayman Barac) Airport (CYB), also in Cayman Islands, 164 km (102 miles) away.

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South Sound Surf Forecasts:
Todays Surf Summary
Monday, 4 May 2026, 19:18 Local Time
Monday 04Tue
4PM7PM10PM1AM
Wave (m)
0.9
SE
0.9
SE
0.8
SE
0.8
SE
Period (s) 8 8 8 8
Wind (km/h)
10
10
10
10
Wind State cross-
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What does South Sound look like?

Latest photos from South Sound. Upload your own or view all photos on the gallery page.

Credit: Chris BlairCredit: Chris BlairCredit: Chris BlairCredit: Chris BlairCredit: Chris Blair

    Tides at South Sound

    Current tide and informaton
    For George Town, 6 km from South Sound.
    Next High Water: 11:50pm | 0.27m
    Tidal range Clock
    Next Low Water: 05:52am | 0.17m
    IS AT (local time)

    South Sound Sea Temperature

    Sunny with very warm air temperatures, feeling like 27.0 °C once we account for any wind. Sea temperatures (28.2 °C) very warm too. Staying comfortable in the water at South Sound won't be a problem, but wear at least a rash-vest to keep the UV off.

    Today, many surfers would wear a rashvest wetsuit.
    Current Temp*: 28.2°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite
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    Cayman Islands Sea TemperatureView Sea Temp Map

    Swell History at South Sound

    Surf stats for South Sound, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.

    South Sound Location Map
    Average Swell
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    Wind History at South Sound

    Wind stats for South Sound, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.

    South Sound Location Map
    Average Wind
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    South Sound Reviews:

    Interactive Porthcawl Point location map. View nearby buoy information, live wind conditions and surrounding roads, paths and locations to help find new breaks. Click the buoys or wind icon to view more information.

    Ratings
    Based on 8 votes.
    • Overall:2.0
    • Quality on a good day:3.2
    • Consistency of Surf:3.0
    • Difficulty Level:3.0
    • Wind and Kite Surfing:1.7
    • Crowds:3.8
    • ...

    See all 18 ratings

    Review
    Impartial reviews submitted by Surf-Forecast users.
    Kxm from Cayman Islands
    “Very good surf spot. Waves were around 9 feet. Very amazing. Beware of sharks and man o war jellyfish.”

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