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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
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4

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4

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3

0

3

3

3

4

4

4

4

3

0

Wave Height (m) & direction
3.0

WSW
2.3

SW
1.9

WSW
1.3

WSW
2.1

WSW
1.8

WSW
2.2

WSW
2.3

WSW
2.4

WSW
2.3

WSW
2.3

SSW
1.6

WSW
1.1

SW
2.3

SSW
3.0

S
2.1

S
1.9

S
0.9

WSW
1.7

WSW
1.9

WSW
1.5

WSW
1.2

WSW
Period(s) 1111111514141313121211111079981816151414
Energy196212951233138518681143179718721729157522499786428681531999937106417511803954490
Wind
(km/h)
35
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5
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40
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5
Wind Statecrosscross-
on
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on
offcrosscrosscrossoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)

3:43PM
1.55
3:47AM
1.60

4:13PM
1.45
4:20AM
1.52

4:45PM
1.46
4:51AM
1.45

5:18PM
1.40

5:26AM
1.36
5:57PM
1.19

6:07AM
1.25
6:49PM
1.24

7:00AM
1.16
7:52PM
1.10

8:16AM
1.11
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:35AM
0.14

9:45PM
0.27
10:04AM
0.18

10:16PM
0.31
10:33AM
0.21

10:45PM
0.37
11:02AM
0.32

11:18PM
0.46
11:36AM
0.41

11:57PM
0.49
12:17PM
0.49

12:48AM
0.60
1:09PM
0.56

1:59AM
0.68

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Summary
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Rain (mm)
-----21-1-------------
High °C
16181819171717171614151414161515161817181919
Low °C
14161616171517171414151413141515141615171818
Chill °C (?)
14181819171716161614151313151314161817181919
Sunrise
7:20--7:22--7:22--7:22--7:22--7:24--7:24--7:24
Sunset
-6:07--6:07--6:06--6:06--6:05--6:04--6:02--
Swell1 (m) & direction
3.0

WSW
2.3

SW
1.9

WSW
1.6

WSW
2.1

WSW
1.8

WSW
2.2

WSW
2.3

WSW
2.4

WSW
2.3

WSW
2.3

SSW
1.6

WSW
0.9

WSW
0.8

WSW
0.9

SW
0.7

WSW
0.9

WSW
1.4

S
1.7

WSW
1.9

WSW
1.5

WSW
1.2

WSW
Period (s)1111111014141313121211111214131514816151414
Swell2 (m) & direction
0.2

WSW
0.4

SW
0.8

WSW
1.3

WSW
0.6

S

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0.7

SSW
0.8

SSW
0.8

SSW
0.8

SSW
1.9

WSW
0.9

SSW
0.7

WSW
0.5

WSW
0.2

WSW
0.6

WSW
0.4

WSW
1.0

WSW
1.1

S
0.4

S
0.5

SSW

-
Period (s)2018161510-1312111111111411171220138154-
Wind waves (m) & direction
1.1

NNW

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-

-

-
0.5

N

-

-

-

-

-
0.4

WSW
1.1

SW
2.3

SSW
3.0

S
2.1

S
1.9

S

-

-
1.0

S

-

-
Period (s)5----3-----3107998--8--



West Coast South Africa Surf Breaks

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