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)
4
2
2
2
4
0
3
4
0
4
3
0
3
3
0
3
0
1
4
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
WSW
14
1.8
SW
13
1.4
SW
12
1.4
SW
12
2.1
SW
13
1.6
WSW
12
2.1
SW
12
2.4
SW
13
2.1
SW
13
2.5
SW
12
2.3
SW
12
1.4
SW
12
1.8
SW
11
1.6
SW
11
1.1
SW
11
1.4
SW
12
1.4
SW
12
2.1
WSW
12
2.3
W
11
Energy kJ
1280
1037
574
555
1395
722
1229
1883
1369
2183
1422
558
802
564
263
524
578
1121
1334
Wind (km/h)
5
SW
15
NW
15
WNW
10
WNW
10
SW
25
SSW
20
SSE
20
SSW
35
SSW
20
SSW
10
W
30
SW
15
SE
5
SW
15
SW
10
N
25
NNW
15
NNW
15
SW
Wind State
glassy
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
off
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-on
off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
5:58AM1.20m
6:05PM1.12m
6:47AM1.11m
7:04PM1.10m
8:10AM1.03m
8:44PM0.98m
10:06AM1.05m
10:39PM1.02m
11:18AM1.22m
11:44PM1.18m
12:07PM1.34m
00:30AM1.24m
Low Tide
11:42PM0.43m
11:56AM0.52m
00:20AM0.52m
12:44PM0.64m
1:18AM0.59m
2:18PM0.76m
3:15AM0.67m
4:53PM0.73m
5:04AM0.66m
5:57PM0.60m
6:00AM0.55m
6:35PM0.46m
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
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1
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Max °C
16
16
19
17
16
17
13
13
14
14
15
16
14
16
16
14
14
15
16
Min °C
15
15
18
16
16
17
12
12
13
13
13
15
12
12
15
13
14
14
15
Chill °C
16
15
19
17
16
16
11
11
12
12
14
14
13
16
15
14
12
14
14
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6:59
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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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