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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

0

4

4

0

0

0

2

2

2

0

3

1

0

2

0

3

4

4

0

3

4

Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.4

S
1.1

SW
2.5

SSW
2.2

SSW
1.7

SSW
1.3

SW
0.8

SW
1.6

SSW
1.5

SSW
1.1

SSW
0.6

SW
1.7

SSW
1.7

SW
0.9

SW
1.1

SW
0.4

WSW
1.0

SSW
1.2

SSW
2.4

WSW
1.8

WSW
1.3

SSW
1.2

SSW
Period(s) (?)81215141313121211111110109916161511111312
Energy(?)992377271720941030537218717573368108609579138388184781127223147251383803
Wind
(km/h)
30
5
20
15
5
10
15
10
20
10
10
25
15
5
25
10
15
15
5
10
30
20
Wind State(?)offcross-
on
crosscross-
off
glassoncrosscross-
on
crossoffcross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)

5:49AM
1.64
6:19PM
1.44

6:36AM
1.41
7:14PM
1.24

7:42AM
1.23

8:42PM
1.12
9:28AM
1.12

10:38PM
1.20
11:23AM
1.15

12:08AM
1.31
12:37PM
1.20

1:03AM
1.46
1:24PM
1.45

1:42AM
1.60
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:33PM
0.21
12:05PM
0.20

12:16AM
0.35
12:55PM
0.35

1:15AM
0.48

2:06PM
0.52
2:55AM
0.60

4:06PM
0.54

5:14AM
0.58
5:51PM
0.47

6:34AM
0.43
6:54PM
0.39

7:24AM
0.32
7:36PM
0.28

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Rain (mm)
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High °C
17232925292020182019202018222220181919191918
Low °C
16192821231917181917172018192217181818171917
Chill °C (?)
15232925292020182019202017222220181919191917
Sunrise
-6:50--6:52--6:54--6:52--6:54--6:56--6:54--
Sunset
--6:53--6:52--6:52--6:52--6:51--6:49--6:47-
Swell1 (m) & direction
1.2

SSW
1.1

SW
2.5

SSW
2.2

SSW
1.7

SSW
1.3

SW
0.8

SW
1.6

SSW
1.5

SSW
1.1

SSW
0.6

SW
1.7

SSW
1.7

SW
0.9

SW
1.1

SW
0.7

SW
1.0

SSW
1.5

WSW
2.4

WSW
1.8

WSW
1.7

SW
1.2

SSW
Period (s)1112151413131212111111101099816811111012
Swell2 (m) & direction
-
0.4

SW

-
1.2

SSE

-

-

-
0.1

W

-
0.9

SW
0.1

W
0.1

NW
0.1

NW
0.1

NW
0.6

SSW
0.4

WSW
0.8

WSW
1.2

SSW
1.3

SSW
0.1

NW
1.3

SSW
1.1

WSW
Period (s)-17-9---19-71914151712168151413139
Wind waves (m) & direction
2.4

S

-

-

-

-

-
0.4

WNW

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-
1.0

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



West Coast South Africa Surf Breaks

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