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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

5

5

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4

Wave Height (m) & direction
0.6

WSW
0.6

SW
0.8

SW
1.2

SW
1.3

SW
1.4

SW
1.3

SW
1.6

SW
1.6

SW
1.4

SW
2.3

SW
2.4

WSW
2.5

WSW
2.0

WSW
2.2

WSW
1.9

WSW
2.4

SW
2.5

WSW
3.0

WSW
2.5

WSW
2.5

SW
2.5

SW
Period(s) 11181716151313141313141314131312131317161615
Energy126422525847685692600101010461038199319762907132615721356200529725406346035312648
Wind
(km/h)
5
5
5
20
20
15
15
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15
20
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15
25
15
15
20
15
15
20
5
5
10
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off
cross-
off
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off
offoffoffcross-
off
offglassglasscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:15PM
1.45

7:41AM
1.19

8:25PM
1.33
9:01AM
1.16

9:38PM
1.27
10:22AM
1.14

10:47PM
1.33
11:30AM
1.18

11:43PM
1.42
12:24PM
1.23

12:30AM
1.39
1:08PM
1.29

1:10AM
1.48
1:45PM
1.34

Low Tide
/ height (m)

1:34AM
0.41
1:53PM
0.40

2:55AM
0.47

3:07PM
0.52
4:17AM
0.45

4:25PM
0.51

5:27AM
0.42
5:31PM
0.49

6:20AM
0.36
6:25PM
0.46

7:02AM
0.31
7:09PM
0.42

7:39AM
0.26
7:47PM
0.38
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Summary
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Rain (mm)
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High °C
17151517161718181821181819181719171617151516
Low °C
16151517151518161718171617161617151516141515
Chill °C (?)
17151517151618181821171819181619161616151516
Sunrise
--7:35--7:35--7:35--7:37--7:37--7:37--7:39-
Sunset
5:52--5:53--5:53--5:52--5:52--5:52--5:51--5:51
Swell1 (m) & direction
0.6

WSW
0.7

SW
0.8

SW
1.2

SW
1.3

SW
1.4

SW
1.3

SW
1.6

SW
1.6

SW
1.4

SW
2.3

SW
2.4

WSW
2.5

WSW
2.0

WSW
2.2

WSW
1.9

WSW
2.4

SW
2.5

WSW
3.0

WSW
2.5

WSW
2.5

SW
2.5

SW
Period (s)11121716151313141313141314131312131317161615
Swell2 (m) & direction
0.2

WSW
0.6

SW
0.7

SW
0.7

WSW

-
0.1

S

-
0.1

S
0.6

WSW
0.8

SW
0.1

S
0.1

S

-

-

-
0.7

SW

-
1.0

SW

-

-

-

-
Period (s)20181111-9-1318161111---16-18----
Wind waves (m) & direction
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-

-
0.7

SSW
0.9

SSW
0.6

S
0.4

SSW
0.8

S
0.7

S
0.7

S

-
0.8

S
0.7

S

-

-
0.8

S

-

-

-

-

-

-
Period (s)---6665544-44--4------



West Coast South Africa Surf Breaks

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