Surf spots in South Africa

502 surf spots in South Africa. Pick sports and filters below, open a place for its week, or plan a trip scored on the forecast and the journey from home.

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  1. Noetsie (De Hoop Reserve)Surf spot, South AfricaStay in KnysnaWaves 4–9 ftWater 17°CHollow wavesGoodBest day 60/1002 good days
  2. LucienSurf spot, South AfricaStay in MargateWaves 4–8 ftWater 22°CCrumbling wavesGoodBest day 60/1001 good day
  3. Margate BeachSurf spot, South AfricaStay in MargateWaves 4–8 ftWater 22°CCrumbling wavesGoodBest day 60/1001 good day
  4. A FramesSurf spot, South AfricaStay in WildernessWaves 4–8 ftWater 17°CCrumbling wavesGoodBest day 59/1002 good days
  5. Kleinkrans BeachSurf spot, South AfricaStay in WildernessWaves 4–8 ftWater 17°CSoft wavesGoodBest day 59/1002 good days
  6. Sandpoep ShoreySurf spot, South AfricaStay in SedgefieldWaves 4–9 ftWater 17°CSoft wavesGoodBest day 59/1002 good days
  7. WaterfallsSurf spot, South AfricaStay in Betty's BayWaves 4–10 ftWater 16°CCrumbling wavesGoodBest day 59/1001 good day
  8. Palm BeachSurf spot, South AfricaStay in SouthbroomWaves 3–8 ftWater 22°CSoft wavesGoodBest day 59/1001 good day
  9. TrafalgarSurf spot, South AfricaStay in SouthbroomWaves 3–8 ftWater 22°CSoft wavesGoodBest day 59/1001 good day
  10. Brenton On SeaSurf spot, South AfricaStay in Brenton on SeaWaves 4–9 ftWater 17°CHollow wavesGoodBest day 59/1001 good day
  11. Banana ReefSurf spot, South AfricaWaves 4–8 ftWater 22°CCrumbling wavesGoodBest day 59/1001 good day
  12. ElectricsSurf spot, South AfricaStay in Fish HoekWaves 2–4 ftWater 16°CHollow wavesGoodBest day 58/1003 good days
  13. Wilderness BeachSurf spot, South AfricaStay in WildernessWaves 4–8 ftWater 17°CHollow wavesGoodBest day 58/1002 good days
  14. Herolds BaySurf spot, South AfricaWaves 4–7 ftWater 17°CHollow wavesGoodBest day 58/1002 good days
  15. Lagoon WedgeSurf spot, South AfricaStay in KnysnaWaves 4–9 ftWater 17°CHollow wavesGoodBest day 58/1001 good day
  16. The HeadsSurf spot, South AfricaStay in KnysnaWaves 4–9 ftWater 17°CHollow wavesGoodBest day 58/1001 good day
  17. The Heads (Back Reef)Surf spot, South AfricaStay in KnysnaWaves 4–9 ftWater 17°CHollow wavesGoodBest day 58/1001 good day
  18. The Heads (Rock spot)Surf spot, South AfricaStay in KnysnaWaves 4–9 ftWater 17°CHollow wavesGoodBest day 58/1001 good day
  19. CamelotSurf spot, South AfricaStay in Betty's BayWaves 4–10 ftWater 16°CCrumbling wavesGoodBest day 58/1001 good day
  20. Marina BeachSurf spot, South AfricaStay in Port ShepstoneWaves 4–8 ftWater 22°CCrumbling wavesGoodBest day 58/1001 good day
  21. Leisure BaySurf spot, South AfricaWaves 3–8 ftWater 22°CSoft wavesGoodBest day 58/1001 good day
  22. Suck RockSurf spot, South AfricaWaves 4–8 ftWater 22°CCrumbling wavesGoodBest day 58/1001 good day
  23. Vic Bay (Beachbreak)Surf spot, South AfricaStay in WildernessWaves 4–8 ftWater 17°CCrumbling wavesGoodBest day 57/1002 good days
  24. Victoria BaySurf spot, South AfricaStay in WildernessWaves 4–8 ftWater 17°CCrumbling wavesGoodBest day 57/1002 good days
  25. Wilderness RivermouthSurf spot, South AfricaStay in WildernessWaves 4–8 ftWater 17°CHollow wavesGoodBest day 57/1002 good days
  26. Gerickes (Scar reef)Surf spot, South AfricaStay in SedgefieldWaves 4–9 ftWater 17°CSoft wavesGoodBest day 57/1002 good days
  27. Vallies Doom ShoreySurf spot, South AfricaStay in SedgefieldWaves 4–9 ftWater 17°CSoft wavesGoodBest day 57/1002 good days
  28. Buffalo Bay (Bert rock)Surf spot, South AfricaStay in KnysnaWaves 4–9 ftWater 17°CCrumbling wavesGoodBest day 57/1001 good day
  29. Buffalo Bay (Opies)Surf spot, South AfricaStay in KnysnaWaves 4–9 ftWater 17°CCrumbling wavesGoodBest day 57/1001 good day
  30. Buffalo Bay (Oyster Banks)Surf spot, South AfricaStay in KnysnaWaves 4–9 ftWater 17°CSoft wavesGoodBest day 57/1001 good day
  31. Buffalo Bay (Reef)Surf spot, South AfricaStay in KnysnaWaves 4–9 ftWater 17°CCrumbling wavesGoodBest day 57/1001 good day
  32. Buffalo Bay (Rock)Surf spot, South AfricaStay in KnysnaWaves 4–9 ftWater 17°CCrumbling wavesGoodBest day 57/1001 good day
  33. Buffalo Bay (Wildside Shorey)Surf spot, South AfricaStay in KnysnaWaves 4–9 ftWater 17°CCrumbling wavesGoodBest day 57/1001 good day
  34. Fish BomaSurf spot, South AfricaStay in KnysnaWaves 4–9 ftWater 17°CCrumbling wavesGoodBest day 57/1001 good day
  35. Wild SideSurf spot, South AfricaStay in KnysnaWaves 4–9 ftWater 17°CCrumbling wavesGoodBest day 57/1001 good day
  36. Dolphin PointSurf spot, South AfricaStay in MargateWaves 4–9 ftWater 22°CSoft wavesGoodBest day 57/1001 good day
  37. MK'sSurf spot, South AfricaStay in MargateWaves 4–9 ftWater 22°CCrumbling wavesGoodBest day 57/1001 good day
  38. Ski-Boat BaySurf spot, South AfricaStay in MargateWaves 4–9 ftWater 22°CSoft wavesGoodBest day 57/1001 good day
  39. Uvongo BeachSurf spot, South AfricaStay in MargateWaves 4–8 ftWater 22°CCrumbling wavesGoodBest day 57/1001 good day
  40. CoffinsSurf spot, South AfricaStay in Port EdwardWaves 3–8 ftWater 22°CSoft wavesGoodBest day 57/1001 good day
  41. Glenmore BeachSurf spot, South AfricaStay in Port EdwardWaves 3–8 ftWater 22°CSoft wavesGoodBest day 57/1001 good day
  42. Banana BeachSurf spot, South AfricaStay in Port ShepstoneWaves 4–8 ftWater 22°CCrumbling wavesGoodBest day 57/1001 good day
  43. Southbroom - Sea VillageSurf spot, South AfricaStay in SouthbroomWaves 4–9 ftWater 22°CSoft wavesGoodBest day 57/1001 good day
  44. Goukamma RivermouthSurf spot, South AfricaStay in Brenton on SeaWaves 4–9 ftWater 17°CSoft wavesGoodBest day 57/1001 good day
  45. Ramsgate BeachSurf spot, South AfricaStay in RamsgateWaves 4–9 ftWater 22°CSoft wavesGoodBest day 57/1001 good day
  46. BeachviewSurf spot, South AfricaWaves 4–10 ftWater 18°CHollow wavesGoodBest day 57/1001 good day
  47. Port ShepstoneSurf spot, South AfricaWaves 4–8 ftWater 22°CSoft wavesGoodBest day 57/1001 good day
  48. Shelly BeachSurf spot, South AfricaWaves 4–9 ftWater 22°CSoft wavesGoodBest day 57/1001 good day
  49. SouthbroomSurf spot, South AfricaWaves 4–9 ftWater 22°CSoft wavesGoodBest day 57/1001 good day
  50. UmtentweniSurf spot, South AfricaWaves 4–8 ftWater 22°CCrumbling wavesGoodBest day 57/1001 good day
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