West Coast South Africa Surf

Detailed West Coast South Africa surf forecast maps and the latest eyeball surf report from local surfers in the region. Near-shore swell is shown on the map together with the surf forecast rating for spots in West Coast South Africa. Find the best places to surf in offshore conditions by selecting the wind option on the forecast map. Windsurfers and kite surfers can also use this option to find more favorable cross-shore conditions in West Coast South Africa. Our local Wavefinder indicates where some of the best conditions are likely to be found in West Coast South Africa over the next 7 days. Surf photos from West Coast South Africa and reviews of the best spots and surfing conditions have been provided by local surfers.

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West Coast South Africa Surf Forecast map for predicting the best wave and wind conditions across the region. For surfers, the map shows the most powerful swell tracking across near-shore open water and not the peak waves experienced by boats out at sea. Move your mouse over the ocean swell symbols or the surf breaks on the coastline to see a more detailed surf forecast including wave period and wind conditions. The forecast updates every 6 hours and most live weather reports update every hour. You can animate the West Coast South Africa Surf map or show live wind and wave conditions as reported from wavebuoys and local weather stations. Surf breaks shown along the West Coast South Africa coastline are also listed below.

West Coast South Africa Photos

West Coast South Africa Wavefinder

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Best forecast wave conditions in West Coast
Rating
(10 max)
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2
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4
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1
4
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4
4
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3
3
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3
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
WSW
14
1.9
WSW
14
1.8
SW
13
1.5
SW
12
1.4
SW
12
2.2
SW
13
1.6
WSW
12
2.4
SW
12
2.4
SW
13
1.7
WSW
13
2.5
SW
12
2.3
SW
12
1.3
WSW
12
1.8
SW
11
1.6
SW
11
1.1
SW
11
1.5
SW
11
1.7
WSW
12
3.5
SW
13
2.2
WSW
12
Energy kJ
3912
1280
1021
645
555
1594
710
1739
1817
914
2166
1427
456
802
564
263
524
743
3925
1288
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
5
WSW
15
NW
15
W
10
WNW
15
S
25
SSW
40
S
25
S
30
SW
20
S
15
SW
30
SW
15
S
5
N
15
SW
10
NNE
20
NNW
15
NW
15
NNW
Wind State
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross
cross-off
off
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-on
off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
High Tide
5:31PM1.30m
5:58AM1.20m
6:07PM1.16m
6:47AM1.11m
7:04PM1.10m
8:10AM1.03m
8:44PM0.98m
10:06AM1.05m
10:39PM1.02m
11:18AM1.22m
11:44PM1.18m
12:06PM1.34m
00:29AM1.30m
Low Tide
11:42PM0.43m
11:56AM0.52m
00:20AM0.52m
12:44PM0.64m
1:19AM0.62m
2:18PM0.76m
3:15AM0.67m
4:53PM0.73m
5:04AM0.66m
5:57PM0.60m
5:59AM0.55m
6:34PM0.44m
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Max °C
15
16
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Min °C
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Chill °C
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16
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West Coast South Africa Surf Breaks

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beach and reef
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