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)
2
3
2
4
0
2
4
0
4
4
0
3
3
2
4
0
0
1
4
4
4
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SW
13
1.5
SW
12
1.3
SW
12
2.1
SW
13
1.6
WSW
12
2.2
SW
12
2.2
SW
13
1.9
SW
13
2.5
SW
12
2.3
SW
12
1.3
WSW
12
1.8
SW
11
1.7
SW
11
1.8
SW
11
2.5
SW
12
1.6
WSW
12
2.2
WSW
12
2.2
WSW
12
2.1
SW
12
1.8
SW
12
1.7
SW
12
Energy kJ
1037
645
503
1491
734
1369
1558
1211
2183
1513
464
817
671
792
1860
734
1388
1402
1229
884
752
Wind (km/h)
15
NW
15
W
10
WNW
15
S
30
SSW
35
S
10
SSW
30
SSW
15
SSW
5
W
30
SW
15
SSE
5
NW
20
SW
5
NNW
20
NNW
25
NW
20
NW
5
S
15
S
20
SSE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
off
glassy
cross-on
off
glassy
off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
on
off
off
off
High Tide
6:08PM1.17m
6:47AM1.11m
7:04PM1.10m
8:12AM1.08m
8:44PM0.98m
10:06AM1.05m
10:39PM1.02m
11:21AM1.15m
11:45PM1.12m
12:07PM1.34m
00:30AM1.30m
12:43PM1.41m
1:07AM1.36m
Low Tide
11:56AM0.52m
00:20AM0.52m
12:44PM0.64m
1:19AM0.62m
2:18PM0.76m
3:15AM0.67m
4:53PM0.73m
5:03AM0.62m
5:55PM0.58m
6:00AM0.55m
6:36PM0.46m
6:36AM0.41m
7:07PM0.30m
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cloud
light rain
rain showers
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cloud
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clear
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cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
clear
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Max °C
16
17
17
16
16
14
14
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14
15
16
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15
15
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15
Min °C
15
17
16
15
16
13
13
14
13
13
15
13
13
15
14
14
15
15
16
17
13
Chill °C
15
16
17
16
15
12
13
13
12
15
15
12
15
14
13
14
15
15
16
18
13
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6:03
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6:59
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7:02
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7:01
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West Coast South Africa Surf Breaks

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reef and point
beach
reef, point and rivermouth
point
point
beach and reef
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