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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
4

4

0

3

2

0

2

2

1

2

3

0

3

4

4

4

4

3

3

3

3

3

Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3.0

SW
2.1

SW
1.5

WSW
1.1

SW
1.4

SW
0.9

SW
1.3

SSW
1.3

SSW
0.8

SW
0.8

SW
1.0

SW
0.6

WSW
1.2

SW
1.2

SW
2.0

SW
2.2

SW
2.2

SW
1.9

SW
1.6

SW
1.5

SW
1.6

SW
1.8

SW
Period(s) (?)11111013121210699141414131312131212121111
Energy(?)190315225088545612144893282622205912496147291278154615921112751652733849
Wind
(km/h)
25
15
10
25
10
10
35
15
5
20
25
10
35
5
5
10
15
15
25
20
20
25
Wind State(?)cross-
off
offcross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
oncross-
off
offcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
offoffcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)

1:03AM
1.40
1:26PM
1.37

1:43AM
1.52

2:05PM
1.46
2:18AM
1.62

2:39PM
1.53
2:49AM
1.75

3:10PM
1.64
3:19AM
1.69

3:39PM
1.57
3:46AM
1.76

4:08PM
1.62
4:16AM
1.68

4:36PM
1.49
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:52PM
0.38

7:25AM
0.30
7:35PM
0.27

8:04AM
0.19

8:11PM
0.19
8:37AM
0.10

8:44PM
0.15
9:08AM
0.06

9:13PM
0.12
9:36AM
0.04

9:41PM
0.14
10:03AM
0.07

10:10PM
0.18
10:30AM
0.11

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Summary
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Rain (mm)
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High °C
19171819171820171820182223192021202223192122
Low °C
19161519151519171720171821181920191921181820
Chill °C (?)
19161819161820161820172223192021202223182122
Sunrise
--6:54--6:56--6:58--6:56--7:00--7:00--7:01-
Sunset
6:49--6:47--6:46--6:44--6:44--6:43--6:42--6:39
Swell1 (m) & direction
3.0

SW
2.1

SW
1.5

WSW
1.6

SW
1.4

SW
0.9

SW
0.7

SW
0.6

SW
0.9

S
0.8

SW
1.1

SW
0.9

SW
1.2

SW
1.3

SSW
2.0

SW
2.2

SW
2.2

SW
1.9

SW
1.6

SW
1.5

SW
1.6

SW
1.8

SW
Period (s)111110912121111791091471312131212121111
Swell2 (m) & direction
0.2

WNW
1.3

SW
0.1

NW
1.1

SW
0.1

NW
0.1

NW
0.3

SW
0.6

S
0.8

SW
0.5

SW
1.0

SW
0.6

WSW
0.7

SW
1.2

SW
0.8

S
0.5

SW
0.1

W
0.1

SW
0.1

SW
0.3

SW
0.5

WSW
0.3

SW
Period (s)15131313121216109141414913615212019181416
Wind waves (m) & direction
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-

-

-

-

-
1.3

SSW
1.3

SSW

-

-
0.8

SSW

-
1.8

SSW

-

-
0.7

S
0.7

S
0.6

S

-
0.8

S

-
0.9

SSW
Period (s)------106--4-6--656-4-4



West Coast South Africa Surf Breaks

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