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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
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4

3

0

4

4

0

4

4

0

4

4

0

5

0

0

3

3

2

3

3

0

Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8

SW
2.1

SSW
2.2

SSW
0.8

SW
2.1

SSW
2.2

SSW
0.9

SW
2.3

SSW
2.2

SSW
1.1

SW
2.4

SSW
3.0

S
0.9

SW
3.0

SSW
1.1

SW
0.9

SW
1.7

SSW
1.6

SSW
1.6

SSW
1.7

SSW
1.7

SSW
0.6

SW
Period(s) (?)151413131212121212129911151413131212111111
Energy(?)33918491620314180113202322296138829886714532903378499300928728776698692100
Wind
(km/h)
20
25
15
15
25
25
10
35
15
10
35
30
5
25
15
20
15
15
5
25
20
15
Wind State(?)cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
offcrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
crossoffglasscross-
off
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
on
glasscross-
off
offcross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)

3:41PM
1.59
3:55AM
1.89

4:18PM
1.74
4:30AM
1.86

4:54PM
1.60

5:07AM
1.70
5:33PM
1.51

5:49AM
1.64
6:18PM
1.38

6:36AM
1.41
7:14PM
1.24

7:42AM
1.23

8:44PM
1.18
9:30AM
1.17
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:37AM
-0.02

9:44PM
0.03
10:11AM
-0.06

10:18PM
0.04
10:45AM
-0.02

10:53PM
0.09
11:23AM
0.06

11:32PM
0.19
12:05PM
0.20

12:17AM
0.33
12:55PM
0.35

1:15AM
0.48

2:06PM
0.52
2:55AM
0.63

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Rain (mm)
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High °C
19171820201819201823201724252721191818211819
Low °C
17161718191615191718201618252121191718211716
Chill °C (?)
19161820201719201823201524252721191818211719
Sunrise
6:48--6:48--6:50--6:50--6:50--6:52--6:54--6:52
Sunset
-7:00--7:00--6:58--6:55--6:55--6:54--6:52--
Swell1 (m) & direction
0.8

SW
2.1

SSW
2.2

SSW
0.8

SW
2.1

SSW
2.2

SSW
0.9

SW
1.7

SSW
2.2

SSW
1.1

SW

-
0.8

SW
0.9

SW

-
1.1

SW
0.9

SW
1.7

SSW
1.6

SSW
1.6

SSW
1.7

SSW
1.7

SSW
0.6

SW
Period (s)1514139121212121212-1111-1413131212111111
Swell2 (m) & direction
0.1

W

-
0.7

NW
0.8

SW
0.8

S
0.6

S

-

-

-

-

-
0.1

SW
0.4

SW

-

-

-

-
0.1

W
0.4

SSW

-
0.1

NW
0.5

SW
Period (s)10-5131110-----2017----1815-186
Wind waves (m) & direction
0.4

NW
0.9

NNW

-

-
1.4

S

-
0.2

SSE
2.3

SSW

-

-
2.4

SSW
3.0

S

-
3.0

SSW

-
0.5

NW
0.5

NNW

-

-

-

-

-
Period (s)34--11-312--99-15-34-----



West Coast South Africa Surf Breaks

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