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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.

West Coast South Africa Surf Forecast

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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 South Africa
Rating
3

2

2

0

1

2

3

3

3

3

3

4

3

4

4

4

4

4

4

3

3

4

Wave Height (m) & direction
1.3

S
0.7

SW
0.6

WSW
0.4

WSW
0.6

SW
0.6

SW
0.8

SW
1.0

SW
1.3

SW
1.4

SW
1.4

SW
1.8

SW
1.0

SW
1.8

SW
2.4

SW
1.8

WSW
2.5

WSW
2.5

WSW
2.0

WSW
1.9

WSW
1.7

WSW
2.2

SW
Period(s) 10121111121816161513131413161414131413121212
Energy505277213100252436505693774986671124293615552125123021162368136311018781387
Wind
(km/h)
5
10
5
10
10
5
0
20
15
15
20
15
15
25
15
5
10
5
5
10
0
10
Wind Stateglasscross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
glassglassoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoffglasscross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
glasscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)

6:13PM
1.46

6:36AM
1.42
7:15PM
1.38

7:39AM
1.19

8:25PM
1.33
9:01AM
1.16

9:39PM
1.31
10:22AM
1.14

10:47PM
1.33
11:31AM
1.23

11:43PM
1.36
12:23PM
1.30

12:30AM
1.39
1:05PM
1.37
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:52AM
0.18

12:25AM
0.32
12:48PM
0.33

1:34AM
0.41
1:52PM
0.40

2:55AM
0.47

3:08PM
0.49
4:18AM
0.46

4:25PM
0.51

5:29AM
0.44
5:31PM
0.49

6:20AM
0.37
6:25PM
0.46

7:02AM
0.33
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Summary
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Rain (mm)
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High °C
17181816161616181617191918201820191816171716
Low °C
15161715161515171515181817191719191616161615
Chill °C (?)
17181816161616181517191918201820191816171716
Sunrise
7:33--7:31--7:35--7:35--7:35--7:35--7:35--7:35
Sunset
-5:54--5:53--5:53--5:52--5:52--5:52--5:52--
Swell1 (m) & direction
1.3

S
0.9

S
0.7

S
0.4

WSW
0.6

SW
0.7

SW
0.9

SSW
1.0

SW
1.3

SW
1.4

SW
1.4

SW
1.8

SW
1.2

SW
1.8

SW
2.4

SW
1.8

WSW
2.5

WSW
2.5

WSW
2.0

WSW
1.9

WSW
1.7

WSW
2.2

SW
Period (s)10881112127161513131410161414131413121212
Swell2 (m) & direction
0.8

WSW
0.7

SW
0.6

WSW
0.4

SW
0.6

S
0.6

SSW
0.8

SW
0.7

WSW
1.0

S
0.8

SW
0.1

W
0.1

W
1.0

SW
0.1

S
0.1

SE

-
0.1

SE

-

-
0.2

S

-
0.2

WSW
Period (s)121211137716117161111131211-10--6-21
Wind waves (m) & direction
-

-

-

-

-

-

-
1.0

S

-
0.8

S
0.7

S
0.6

S

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-
Period (s)-------7-644----------



West Coast South Africa Surf Breaks

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