Surfslang.comBeginner spot · Beach break
Strand
Cape Town, South Africa
A long beach in the far corner of False Bay that usually has small, gentle waves. It suits learners, and the water is warmer than on the Atlantic side of the city.
Swell and wind
This is the swell out at sea, not the surf on the beach. How big it breaks here depends on the swell’s direction and period, the sea floor and the tide. Check a surf report for the size.
- Wind
- Moderate cross-shore, 17 km/h (9 knots) from the N, gusting 31 km/h
- Water
- 18°C (64°F). Wear a steamer (a full wetsuit).
| Day | Morning | Afternoon |
|---|---|---|
| Today | 1.3 m · 7 s · Cross-shore | 1.5 m · 7 s · Choppy |
| Tomorrow | 2 m · 8 s · Onshore | 2.6 m · 10 s · Choppy |
| Sunday | 2 m · 9 s · Offshore | 1.7 m · 9 s · Choppy |
Model data for 05:15 on Fri 6 Nov (GMT+2), updated hourly. Data from Open-Meteo.com.