365s Surf Guide

365s in Cape Peninsula is an exposed reef break that has reasonably consistent surf, although summer tends to be mostly flat. The best wind direction is from the northeast. Waves can be ok even in light onshore winds Clean groundswells prevail and the ideal swell angle is from the west. The reef provides both left and right breaks. Unlikely to be too crowded, even when the surf is up. Beware of sharks,kelp and rocks.

365s Spot Info

Type:Rating:Reliability:Todays Sea Temp*:
Reef2fairly consistent
17.7°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing 365s:

The best conditions reported for surf at 365s occur when a West swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the Northeast.

What's the best time of year to surf 365s (for consistent clean waves)?

mayBest Season: winter
The best time of year for surfing 365s with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Winter  and most often the month of May. Clean surfable waves are typically found 21% of the time in May while 68% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 11% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.
clean
21%
Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.
blown out
68%
Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).
too small
11%
Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore 365s Location Map

Interactive 365s 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 365s is Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in South Africa, which is 33 km (20 miles) away (directly). The second closest airport to 365s is Oudtshoorn Airport (DUH), also in South Africa, 362 km (225 miles) away.

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365s Surf Forecasts:
Todays Surf Summary
Wednesday, 6 May 2026, 09:50 Local Time
Wednesday 06
5AM8AM11AM2PM
Wave (m)
3
S
1
SW
1
SW
1.1
SW
Period (s) 11 15 14 14
Wind (km/h)
20
25
30
35
Wind State cross cross cross cross

Swell History at 365s

Surf stats for 365s, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.

Wind History at 365s

Wind stats for 365s, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.


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