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Jeffreys Bay is surfing's ultimate right-hand point break—a legendary sand-bottomed wave that spirals down a long bay on South Africa's Eastern Cape. The wave connects multiple sections: Boneyards, Supertubes, Impossibles, Tubes, The Point, and Albatross, with rides of 300+ meters on perfect days. Supertubes is the crown jewel—a flawless barrel machine that has hosted elite competition since the 1970s. Winter brings consistent Antarctic groundswells and offshore "Berg" winds that groom the wave to perfection. The water is cold, the locals are proud, and the potential for unforgettable tubes is unmatched.
🇿🇦 World's best right • Supertubes to Impossibles • Berg wind perfection
Works best with swells from 200° (SSW). Workable range: 180°-225°.
Ideal size: 2.6m. Too small below 1.2m, too big (closeout) above 4m.
Needs at least 12s period. Ideal: 16s+ (long-period groundswell).
Offshore wind from 290° (WNW). Offshore range: 250°-330°. Best window: morning.
Winter swells from Antarctic. Berg winds offshore.
🦈 Sharks, 🪸 Sharp reef, 👊 Localism, 👥 Crowded
Cold water. Known shark activity. Heavy localism at Supers.
Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
Skeleton Bay is one of surfing's most alien landscapes—a sand-bottomed left point in the remote Namibian desert that produces the longest tube rides ever documented. When massive SW swells from the South Atlantic align with rare offshore winds, the wave can barrel for over a kilometer, with individual tubes lasting 20+ seconds. The Skeleton Coast is named for the whale bones and shipwrecks that litter its shores; it's harsh, isolated, and almost lunar in its barrenness. The walk back up the point after each wave is brutal. Getting it perfect requires luck, planning, and a willingness to wait. When it aligns, nothing else compares.
💀 Longest barrels on Earth • Desert dreamland • Minutes inside the tube
Works best with swells from 240° (WSW). Workable range: 220°-270°.
Ideal size: 3.8m. Too small below 2.5m, too big (closeout) above 5m.
Needs at least 14s period. Ideal: 18s+ (long-period groundswell).
Offshore wind from 70° (ENE). Offshore range: 45°-110°. Best window: morning.
Very fickle. Needs big SW swell + E wind alignment.
🏝️ Remote, 🌀 Strong rips, 🚶 Difficult access
Extremely remote. Strongest currents imaginable. Long walk back.
Dungeons is South Africa's premier big wave spot—a powerful right-hand reef break near Hout Bay that hosts the Red Bull Big Wave Africa event. The wave produces double-up drops that funnel into fast, walling faces, testing even the best big wave surfers. Located in cold, shark-rich waters off Cape Town, Dungeons breaks infrequently but delivers serious size when SW winter swells hit the coast. The dramatic Table Mountain backdrop and the quality of the wave make it Africa's most respected big wave venue.
🇿🇦 Africa's big wave throne • Red Bull venue • Cold water power
This is a big wave break, breaking right.
Works best with swells from 225° (SW). Workable range: 190°-260°.
Ideal size: 7.0m. Too small below 4m, too big (closeout) above 10m.
Offshore wind from 315° (NW). Offshore range: 270°-360°. Best window: morning.
Winter swells. Infrequent but powerful when it breaks.
Great white sharks common in area. Heavy hold-downs.
30 minutes drive from CPT airport. Requires boat access ($200/day).
Anchor Point is Morocco's legendary wave—a long, perfectly peeling right point in Taghazout that can deliver 500-meter rides when NW Atlantic swells hit the coast. The wave needs long-period groundswell and light offshore winds, but when conditions align, it produces some of Africa's finest surfing. The setting is exotic: ancient fishing village, goat herds on the cliffs, and warm Moroccan hospitality. Crowds are intense when it's working.
🇲🇦 Morocco's legend • 500m rides • African perfection
Works best with swells from 315° (NW). Workable range: 280°-340°.
Ideal size: 2.8m. Too small below 0.9m, too big (closeout) above 4.6m.
Offshore wind from 45° (NE). Offshore range: 0°-90°. Best window: morning.
Cave Rock is Durban's heaviest wave—a powerful right-hander that breaks in two distinct sections: The Pool and The Rock. When solid Indian Ocean swells hit this stretch of coast, Cave Rock produces thick, hollow barrels that rival anything in South Africa. The wave has a dedicated local crew and a history of heavy sessions. Named for the famous rock formation and sea cave that marks the takeoff zone, this is Durban surfing at its most intense.
🇿🇦 Durban's heaviest • The Pool and The Rock • Indian Ocean power
Works best with swells from 202° (SSW). Workable range: 180°-225°.
Ideal size: 2.8m. Too small below 1.8m, too big (closeout) above 3.7m.
Needs at least 12s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
Offshore wind from 292° (WNW). Offshore range: 247°-337°. Best window: morning.
⚠️ Shallow, 😮‍💨 Hold-downs, 🪨 Rocks, 🪸 Sharp reef
Seal Point is where modern surf travel began—the wave that captivated the world in Bruce Brown's Endless Summer (1966). This long right-hand point break in Cape St. Francis once offered 150+ meter rides of pristine perfection. Unfortunately, harbour construction and sand dynamics have reportedly diminished its quality over the decades. But on rare days when everything aligns, you can still glimpse the magic that launched a thousand surf trips. A pilgrimage site for surf history buffs.
🎬 Endless Summer fame • Surf history icon • 150m legendary rights
Works best with swells from 160° (SSE). Workable range: 130°-200°.
Ideal size: 1.9m. Too small below 0.9m, too big (closeout) above 3m.
Elands Bay is the jewel of South Africa's remote West Coast—a long, barreling left-hand point break that fires when big SW swells wrap around the Cape. The drive from Cape Town is long (3+ hours), and the conditions need to be just right, but when it's on, Elands offers 150+ meter rides through hollow, sand-bottomed perfection. The setting is stark and beautiful: dry West Coast fynbos, cold Atlantic water, and not a soul around. Classic South African adventure surfing.
💎 West Coast jewel • 150m barrels • Remote South Africa
Works best with swells from 225° (SW). Workable range: 200°-260°.
Ideal size: 3.7m. Too small below 2.4m, too big (closeout) above 4.9m.
Needs at least 14s period. Ideal: 15s+ (long-period groundswell).
Offshore wind from 90° (E). Offshore range: 45°-135°. Best window: morning.
Killer Point is Anchor Point's big-wave sibling—a long right-hand point break that handles larger swells when Anchor maxes out. Named for the Orca sightings in the area (not the wave's danger level), Killer Point requires either a long paddle from Hash Point or a cliff descent to access. When big NW swells march in, the wave can hold double-overhead-plus and offers the longest rides in the Taghazout region. A Moroccan adventure for intermediate-advanced surfers.
🐋 Big-wave Morocco • Orca point • Handles overhead+
Works best with swells from 310° (NW). Workable range: 280°-340°.
Ideal size: 3.5m. Too small below 2m, too big (closeout) above 5m.
Needs bigger NW swells than Anchor Point.
Long paddle or cliff walk. Named for Orca sightings.
Walk down from cliff or paddle from Hash Point.
Boilers is Taghazout's barrel option—a hollow right-hand reef break named after the old shipwreck boiler visible on the reef. Unlike the point breaks nearby, Boilers offers a more critical, hollow takeoff that can produce genuine tubes on the right swell. It's shallower and more intense than Anchor Point, requiring more commitment and better timing. On smaller days it's fun and punchy; on bigger days it can be heavy and challenging. Morocco's tube fix.
🛢️ Morocco's barrel • Shipwreck reef • Hollow right tubes
Works best with swells from 320° (NW). Workable range: 290°-350°.
Ideal size: 2.5m. Too small below 1.5m, too big (closeout) above 3.5m.
Shallow reef at low tide. Breaks next to old boiler wreck.
N'Gor Right is West Africa's premier surf destination—a quality right-hand point break in Dakar, Senegal that catches the same North Atlantic swells as Morocco but with warmer water and far fewer crowds. The wave wraps around the headland near N'Gor Island, offering long, peeling rides with occasional barrel sections. Senegal's surf scene is still developing, meaning you can score world-class conditions with only a handful of locals in the water. Africa's overlooked gem.
🌍 West Africa's best • Warm & uncrowded • North Atlantic swells
Works best with swells from 315° (NW). Workable range: 280°-350°.
Ideal size: 2.3m. Too small below 1m, too big (closeout) above 3.5m.
North Atlantic winter swells. Warm water alternative to Morocco.
Can also take pirogue (local boat) from N'Gor Island.
Tofinho Point is East Africa's premier left-hand point break—a long, peeling wave near the backpacker town of Tofo in Mozambique. When Indian Ocean cyclone swells hit during winter (April-September), the point comes alive with quality waves in warm, crystal-clear water. The area is known for whale sharks and manta rays, adding marine life encounters to the surf experience. Shark activity is real but manageable. This is African adventure surfing at its most authentic.
🦈 East Africa's best left • Manta ray waters • Mozambique adventure
Works best with swells from 135° (SE). Workable range: 100°-170°.
Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
Offshore wind from 270° (W). Offshore range: 225°-315°. Best window: morning.
Indian Ocean cyclone swells. Winter best.
Ponta Preta is Cape Verde's world-class wave—a powerful right-hand point break on Sal Island that produces some of the best barrels in the Atlantic Ocean. The wave breaks over sharp volcanic reef, requiring serious commitment and skill. The NE trade winds blow offshore, keeping conditions clean and groomed. When big NW swells wrap around the point during winter, Ponta Preta delivers heavy, makeable tubes that have drawn top pros and wave-hunters from around the world.
🇨🇻 Cape Verde's crown jewel • World-class right • Trade wind perfection
Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 16s+ (long-period groundswell).
Offshore wind from 60° (ENE). Offshore range: 30°-100°. Best window: both.
Winter best. NE trades blow offshore. World-class right.
Sharp volcanic reef. Sea urchins. Strong currents.
Tofo Beach is Mozambique's best-known surf destination—a right-hand point break in a stunning location famous for whale shark encounters. The wave wraps around a headland, offering multiple sections and 100+ meter rides when Indian Ocean swells arrive during winter. Beyond surfing, Tofo is world-renowned for marine life: whale sharks, manta rays, and humpback whales. Shark activity is high but manageable. African adventure surfing meets underwater wonder.
🐳 Mozambique's flagship • Whale shark waters • African adventure
Works best with swells from 160° (SSE). Workable range: 130°-190°.
Ideal size: 1.6m. Too small below 0.8m, too big (closeout) above 2.5m.
Offshore wind from 250° (WSW). Offshore range: 210°-290°. Best window: morning.
Winter swells from Southern Ocean. Whale sharks in summer.
High shark activity (whale sharks, bulls). Remote area.
Bruce's Beauties is the legendary wave from The Endless Summer—a perfect right-hand point break in St Francis Bay that captivated the surfing world in 1966. The wave is extremely inconsistent, requiring large East swells to wrap into the bay, which only happens a handful of times per year. But when it does, the result is mechanical, ruler-edged perfection. Chasing this wave is a game of patience and timing. Surfing's original pilgrimage destination.
🎬 Endless Summer legend • Rarely perfect • Original pilgrimage
Works best with swells from 125° (SE). Workable range: 100°-160°.
Ideal size: 2.5m. Too small below 1m, too big (closeout) above 4m.
Offshore wind from 225° (SW). Offshore range: 180°-270°. Best window: morning.
Extremely inconsistent. Needs large East swells to wrap into the bay.
Sharp rocks. Shark activity in the region. Locals can be protective.
Drive to St Francis Bay, walk down the rocks.
Anakao (Flameballs) is Madagascar's best-kept surf secret—a world-class left reef break on the island's remote southwest coast. The wave produces long, hollow barrels over coral reef, accessed by boat from the tiny fishing village of Anakao. Getting here is an adventure: long flights, rough roads, basic infrastructure. But for those who make the journey, the reward is pristine, empty perfection in one of Earth's most unique settings. Ultimate African surf exploration.
🇲🇬 Madagascar's secret • Remote reef perfection • Ultimate exploration
Works best with swells from 200° (SSW). Workable range: 170°-230°.
April-September SW groundswell season. Dry season with offshore winds.
Remote location. Basic infrastructure. Shark presence.
120 minutes drive from TLE airport. Requires boat access ($50/day).
Boat from Anakao village to outer reefs.
Busua is Ghana's surf hub—a friendly beach break in the Western Region that has become the center of West African surf culture. The waves are typically small but fun, with SW swells arriving consistently during the dry season (June-September). Beyond the surf, Busua is known for its community projects teaching local kids to surf and promoting ocean awareness. It's a feel-good destination where the stoke extends beyond the lineup. West African surfing's spiritual home.
🇬🇭 Ghana's surf hub • Community-driven • West African stoke
Works best with swells from 200° (SSW). Workable range: 170°-215°.
Ideal size: 1.3m. Too small below 0.6m, too big (closeout) above 2m.
Needs at least 8s period. Ideal: 12s+ (long-period groundswell).
Offshore wind from 0° (N). Offshore range: 315°-45°. Best window: morning.
June-September SW swell season. Consistent but small waves.
Rips on bigger swells. Warm water, no hazards beyond normal beach break.
Cabo Ledo is Angola's emerging surf destination—a quality right-hand point break south of Luanda that is quickly gaining attention from the international surf community. The wave peels along a rocky point, offering long, rippable rides when SW groundswells arrive during the dry season (April-September). Angola's surf scene is still nascent, but Cabo Ledo has the potential to become a legitimate destination. African surf exploration's new frontier.
🇦🇴 Angola's best • Emerging destination • African frontier
Works best with swells from 210° (SSW). Workable range: 180°-250°.
Ideal size: 2.0m. Too small below 1m, too big (closeout) above 3m.
April-September SW groundswell season. Offshore trade winds.
Rocky point break. Remote location with basic infrastructure.
Cape St Francis is where the endless summer dream began—the right-hand point break immortalized by Bruce Brown's iconic 1966 film that launched the global surf travel movement. While the wave rarely reaches the perfection of those legendary frames, when conditions align, it still delivers long, reeling walls along the rocky point with the same magic that captivated audiences worldwide. The Bruce's Beauties section on bigger swells offers the most defined waves, and the surrounding coastline is dotted with additional breaks worth exploring. This is hallowed ground for surf history.
🎬 Endless Summer legend • Film that changed surfing • Pilgrimage point
Works best with swells from 180° (S). Workable range: 150°-210°.
Offshore wind from 300° (WNW). Offshore range: 260°-340°. Best window: morning.
Safi is Morocco's best-kept secret—a collection of world-class right-hand point breaks that rival anything in the more famous Taghazout zone, but with a fraction of the crowds. The industrial fishing port backdrop may lack the charm of southern Morocco's surf villages, but the waves more than compensate. Long, mechanical walls peel along the rocky points, offering extended rides and genuine quality when Atlantic groundswells light up the coast. For those willing to venture beyond the well-worn Taghazout path, Safi rewards with uncrowded perfection.
🐟 Morocco's secret points • Less crowds, more waves • Industrial charm
Ideal size: 1.9m. Too small below 0.8m, too big (closeout) above 3m.
Supertubes is the beating heart of Jeffreys Bay—arguably the fastest rideable wave on the planet. This section of the legendary J-Bay point complex produces immaculate, high-speed barrels that have cemented its reputation as one of surfing's most perfect waves. When winter groundswells from the Roaring Forties light up the South African coast, Supertubes delivers extended tube rides at warp speed, with the famous end section providing one last chance at glory. The WSL Championship Tour event here consistently produces the most spectacular rides of the season.
⚡ Earth's fastest wave • J-Bay's main event • WSL perfection
May-September peak. SW groundswells from Roaring 40s.
Shark activity. Very crowded when good. Heavy local crew.
Kokrobite is the heart of Ghana's emerging surf scene—a laid-back beach community near Accra where Rastafari culture meets West African waves. The beach break picks up Southern Hemisphere swells during the winter months, providing gentle waves perfect for the country's growing surf community. Mr. Bright's surf school has become an institution, introducing locals and visitors alike to the joys of wave riding. The reggae vibes, friendly atmosphere, and sense of discovery make Kokrobite a unique stop on any African surf adventure.
🇬🇭 Ghana's surf birthplace • Rastafari beach vibes • West Africa discovery
Ideal size: 1.3m. Too small below 0.5m, too big (closeout) above 2m.
Offshore wind from 30° (NNE). Offshore range: 350°-70°. Best window: morning.
June-Sept best. Southern Hemisphere winter swells.
Occasional water quality issues. Strong currents.
Rastafari beach community. Budget accommodation.
Ouakam is the flagship wave of Senegal's growing surf scene—a quality right-hand reef break on the volcanic Cap-Vert peninsula just outside the capital Dakar. When North Atlantic winter swells sweep down the African coast, this reef comes alive with long, workable walls and occasional barrel sections. N'Gor Right, accessible by pirogue (traditional fishing boat), offers additional world-class options nearby. Senegal represents surf exploration at its most genuine, with a welcoming local community and the sense of discovering something special. This is West African surfing's emerging frontier.
🇸🇳 Senegal's showcase • West Africa awakening • Quality reef right
Offshore wind from 90° (E). Offshore range: 50°-130°. Best window: morning.
North Atlantic winter swells. October-April.
Sharp volcanic reef. Respect local crew.
Just outside Dakar city. N'Gor Island nearby for more waves.
Bay of Plenty is Durban's friendly surf cornerstone—a reliable beach break on the famous Golden Mile where generations of South African surfers have learned their craft. Protected by shark nets and patrolled by lifeguards, this is one of Africa's most accessible surf spots, producing consistent peaks that work for all skill levels. The warm Agulhas Current keeps water temperatures pleasant year-round, while the Durban beachfront culture adds energy to every session. This is where South African surf heritage meets modern beach culture.
🇿🇦 Durban's Golden Mile • Warm Indian Ocean • South African heritage
Works best with swells from 130° (SE). Workable range: 90°-145°.
Ideal size: 1.6m. Too small below 0.6m, too big (closeout) above 2.5m.
Needs at least 9s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
Best autumn-winter. SSE groundswell season.
20min from King Shaka International. Golden Mile beachfront.
N'Gor Right is West Africa's legendary wave—a consistent right-hand reef break on a small island just offshore from Dakar that Bruce Brown famously introduced to the world in The Endless Summer. More than fifty years later, N'Gor still delivers the same magic: crystal-clear water, 100-200 meter rides, and a vibe that combines African warmth with genuine surf adventure. A short pirogue ride deposits you on the island, where time moves at its own pace and the wave peels with remarkable consistency through the northern hemisphere winter. This is where surf exploration meets surf history.
🎬 Endless Summer fame • West Africa icon • Pirogue adventure
Offshore wind from 135° (SE). Offshore range: 90°-180°. Best window: morning.
Volcanic reef. Wear booties. Some shark activity.
15 minutes drive from DSS airport. Requires boat access ($5/day).
Endless Summer film, West Africa surf community
15min from Dakar airport. Short pirogue ride to island.
Imsouane is Africa's longest wave—a right-hand point break in a sheltered Moroccan bay that produces rides of 300 meters or more when conditions align. The wave is impossibly perfect for longboarding: gentle, predictable walls that peel with metronomic precision, allowing surfers to walk the nose for what feels like forever. The fishing village setting adds authentic Moroccan atmosphere, while the growing surf tourism infrastructure provides comfortable bases. When northern swells arrive and the bay comes alive, Imsouane delivers an experience that justifies every minute of travel.
🏄‍♂️ Africa's longest • 300m rides • Longboard paradise
Winter North Atlantic swells. Warm water alternative.
Tamri is Morocco's quieter choice—a consistent beach and rivermouth break between Agadir and Essaouira that offers an escape from the crowds that have descended on Taghazout. The wave works on the same swells but attracts far fewer surfers, allowing for the kind of uncrowded sessions that are increasingly rare along this popular coast. The banana plantation backdrop and traditional village atmosphere provide authentic Moroccan culture, while the variety of peaks means there's usually something working regardless of exact conditions. For those seeking quality without queues, Tamri delivers.
🍌 Banana plantation backdrop • Taghazout escape • Uncrowded quality
Works best with swells from 305° (NW). Workable range: 270°-325°.
Offshore wind from 60° (ENE). Offshore range: 20°-100°. Best window: morning.
Winter swells. Less crowded than Taghazout.
Village access through banana plantation.
Massawa represents the absolute frontier of Red Sea surfing—an ancient port city in Eritrea where winter monsoon winds occasionally generate short-period swells along the African coast. The waves are small and inconsistent, but the setting is extraordinary: Italian colonial architecture, coral reefs, and the sense of surfing somewhere completely off the radar. Access is challenging due to Eritrea's isolation, but for adventurous travelers who find themselves in this historic port, the Red Sea occasionally provides unexpected waves.
🏛️ Red Sea frontier • Italian colonial port • Ultimate obscurity
Works best with swells from 50° (NE). Workable range: 20°-80°.
Ideal size: 1.0m. Too small below 0.5m, too big (closeout) above 1.5m.
Needs at least 6s period. Ideal: 8s+ (long-period groundswell).
Offshore wind from 270° (W). Offshore range: 230°-310°. Best window: morning.
NE monsoon creates short-period wind swells in Red Sea.
Very remote. Limited infrastructure. Coral reefs.
2hr drive from Asmara. Historic port city.
Safi Le Jardin is one of the most feared waves in Morocco—a heavy, slabbing right that breaks over a shallow reef just outside Safi harbor. When massive WNW swells arrive, usually only a few times per year, the wave produces thick, grinding barrels that hold well overhead and beyond. The takeoff is steep, the bottom shallow, and the consequences severe. This is a wave for experts who have earned their stripes elsewhere.
⚡ Morocco's heaviest slab • Rare but perfect • Expert-only barrels
Works best with swells from 305° (NW). Workable range: 280°-330°.
Ideal size: 3.2m. Too small below 2.4m, too big (closeout) above 4m.
Offshore wind from 110° (ESE). Offshore range: 80°-140°. Best window: morning.
Needs large NW-WNW swells. Breaks only few times per year.
🪸 Sharp reef, 😮‍💨 Hold-downs, ⚠️ Shallow
La Source sits just north of the famous Anchor Point, fed by fresh water springs that give the spot its name. The wave is a long, peeling right that can connect through multiple sections on bigger swells, offering rides of several hundred meters. When it links with Mysteries further down the point, you can surf nearly a kilometer. The water is notably colder here due to the springs, but the wave quality makes it worthwhile.
💧 Spring-fed point • Links with Mysteries • Kilometer rides possible
Works best with swells from 315° (NW). Workable range: 290°-340°.
Ideal size: 2.1m. Too small below 1.2m, too big (closeout) above 3m.
Offshore wind from 90° (E). Offshore range: 60°-120°. Best window: morning.
Winter swells best. NW groundswells ideal.
Just north of Anchor Point. Hollow reef break, fresh water springs.
Mysteries is the middle section of the famous Taghazout point break system, sitting between La Source to the north and Anchor Point to the south. When the swell is big enough and the direction right, you can catch a wave at La Source and ride it all the way through Mysteries and into Anchor Point—a ride of nearly a kilometer. The wave offers long walls with occasional barrel sections over a rocky reef.
🔮 Middle of the magic • Links the points • Long walls
Winter swells best. Links with La Source on big days.
Sharp reef. Part of the Taghazout point system.
Dracula's is named for the jagged, fang-like rocks that guard this remote Moroccan reef break north of Taghazout. The wave is a true A-frame, offering hollow lefts and fast, walling rights that break over a shallow reef. The setting is pristine and uncrowded, with the vampire-tooth rocks adding an eerie beauty to the lineup. Best on medium swells with east winds.
🧛 Vampire-teeth rocks • A-frame perfection • Remote hollow waves
Works best with swells from 315° (NW). Workable range: 290°-345°.
Ideal size: 1.9m. Too small below 1.2m, too big (closeout) above 2.5m.
Winter swells. A-frame wave with hollow lefts and fast rights.
A-frame wave with hollow lefts and fast rights. Remote pristine setting.
Panoramas sits on the southern edge of Taghazout, offering sweeping views of the coastline that give the spot its name. The wave is a long, walling right that works best on bigger NW swells when conditions can become world-class. The reef produces clean, lined-up walls perfect for carving and the occasional barrel section. A great alternative when the main Taghazout points are too crowded.
🌅 Scenic point break • Long walls • Works on bigger swells
Winter swells. Southern edge of Taghazout. World-class when conditions align.
Devil's Rock takes its name from the dramatic, jagged rock formation that looms over the lineup. The wave is a consistent left that breaks below the rocks, offering barrel sections on good days and fun walls the rest of the time. It's one of the more reliable spots in the area, often working when the main points are too small or too big.
😈 Dramatic rock backdrop • Consistent left • Barrel sections
Reliable when other spots aren't. Below striking rock formation.
Below striking rock formation. Can barrel on good days.
Reliable consistent left. 30-min walk from Robertsport.
Banana Point is named for the banana plantation that once stood nearby. The wave is a gentle, mellow right that's perfect for longboarding and learning. It picks up less swell than the main Taghazout points, making it a great option on bigger days when other spots are maxing out. The long, easy walls and forgiving nature make it popular with beginners and longboarders alike.
🍌 Mellow longboard point • Beginner-friendly • Named for banana farm
Ideal size: 1.4m. Too small below 0.8m, too big (closeout) above 2m.
Works on smaller swells. Gentle mellow right by longboarders.
Popular with beginners and longboarders. Can get crowded.
Gentle mellow right. Perfect for longboarding.
Cathedral Point is the big-wave outer reef of Imsouane, breaking well outside the famous bay when serious NW swells arrive. When it's on, the wave produces powerful, hollow barrels that can reach 20 feet, dwarfing the mellow longboard waves inside the bay. The name comes from the cathedral-like rock formations on the point. This is expert territory only.
⛪ Imsouane's outer reef • 20ft hollow barrels • Expert-only big waves
Ideal size: 3.1m. Too small below 1.8m, too big (closeout) above 4.5m.
Big NW swells needed. Powerful hollow waves up to 20ft.
Powerful hollow waves. Big NW swell hits.
Outside Imsouane Bay. Needs big swell to break.
Anza is the main beach break in Agadir, offering fun peaks along a stretch of sandy beach near the city. The wave works best on smaller days when the points up north are too small. Multiple peaks mean you can usually find your own wave even when it's busy. A good option for beginners or for a quick surf when staying in Agadir.
🏖️ Agadir's beach break • Multiple peaks • City surf option
Works best with swells from 315° (NW). Workable range: 270°-330°.
Works on smaller days. Agadir beach. Good for beginners.
Camel Point takes its name from a distinctive camel-shaped rock formation visible from the lineup. The wave is a fun, peaky beach break that works on a variety of conditions. Popular with the surf camp crowd from nearby Essaouira, it offers consistent waves without the crowds of the more famous Taghazout points.
🐪 Camel-shaped rock landmark • Fun beach peaks • Essaouira area
Beach break with distinctive camel-shaped rock.
Near Essaouira. Named for camel-shaped rock.
Sidi Kaouki is a small village south of Essaouira known for its consistent beach break and laid-back vibe. The wave offers quality peaks along a long stretch of beach, though the area is notorious for wind—the same Alizé trade winds that made Essaouira famous for kiting. Early mornings before the wind picks up offer the best conditions. The village has a rustic, spiritual atmosphere with a shrine to the local saint.
🕌 Spiritual village vibes • Quality beach peaks • Windy conditions
Can be windy. Quality peaks when conditions align.
Near Essaouira. Empty waves, long at low tide.
Essaouira is a UNESCO World Heritage city famous for its ancient medina, blue boats, and relentless wind. The beach break in front of the old town offers fun waves when conditions align, but the Alizé trade winds that blow from the northeast make it more famous for kiting and windsurfing than surfing. Early morning before the wind picks up is the window. The beautiful walled city and fresh seafood make it worth a visit regardless.
🏰 UNESCO medina • Windy wind capital • Early morning surf window
Works best with swells from 315° (NW). Workable range: 270°-350°.
UNESCO medina town. Windy but quality peaks.
Cross is a quality right point break located near Banana Point on the Taghazout coast. The wave offers fun, workable walls that are perfect for practicing turns and building speed. Less famous than its neighbors, it often provides an escape from the crowds at the main spots while still delivering quality waves.
✝️ Quality right point • Less crowded • Near Banana Point
Tifnit is a small fishing village south of Agadir where the waves are often empty and the beach stretches for miles. The break offers fun peaks along a sandy beach, with particularly long rides at low tide. The village has maintained its traditional character, with fishermen still using the old methods. A great escape from the busier Taghazout area.
🎣 Traditional fishing village • Empty beach break • Miles of sand
South of Agadir. Empty waves, long at low tide.
Cotton Trees is the crown jewel of Robertsport, a long left point that can offer rides of half a mile or more when conditions align. The wave breaks beneath towering cotton trees in the primary rainforest, creating one of surfing's most unique settings. When SW swells arrive during the rainy season, the wave peels perfectly along the point, offering endless walls and the occasional barrel section. This is world-class surfing in one of the world's most remote locations.
🌳 Half-mile lefts • Rainforest backdrop • Liberia's crown jewel
Works best with swells from 210° (SSW). Workable range: 180°-240°.
Offshore wind from 45° (NE). Offshore range: 20°-80°. Best window: morning.
Remote location. Primary rainforest backdrop.
Crown jewel of Robertsport. Can connect for half-mile rides.
Cassava Point is another world-class left in the Robertsport area, offering long peeling waves that barrel on the inside section. Named for the cassava farms that dot the surrounding hills, this wave is remarkably consistent and virtually uncrowded. The warm tropical water and lush green backdrop make it feel like a dream—one of Africa's hidden gems.
🥔 Long peeling lefts • Warm water paradise • Uncrowded perfection
Solid point break with long walls and barrel sections.
World-class left point. Long peeling waves, uncrowded.
Fisherman's Point is the closest quality wave to Robertsport town, breaking right in front of where the local fishermen launch their boats. The wave is a hollow right that works on all tides and picks up plenty of swell. It's often the first stop for surfers arriving in the area and provides a good introduction to the power and quality of Liberian waves.
🚣 Gateway to Robertsport • Hollow rights • Fishermen's launch point
Offshore wind from 315° (NW). Offshore range: 280°-350°. Best window: morning.
SW swell season. Closest point to Robertsport town.
Hollow right. Respect the local fishermen.
Shipwreck takes its name from a rusting vessel that lies nearby, a reminder of Liberia's turbulent maritime history. The wave is a powerful left that breaks over a shallow reef, producing hollow, fast barrels when conditions align. It handles more size than some of the other Robertsport spots and is known for its consistency. Experts only when it gets serious.
🚢 Named for the wreck • Powerful reef left • Consistent barrels
Ideal size: 2.4m. Too small below 1.2m, too big (closeout) above 3.5m.
SW swell season. Named for nearby wreck.
Exposed reef break. Shallow at low tide.
Exposed reef break. Consistent, hollow. Named for nearby wreck.
Camp Point is part of the remarkable string of left points that make Robertsport a world-class surf destination. The wave offers quality walls and occasional barrel sections over a sandy bottom, making it more forgiving than the reef breaks in the area. A great option for intermediate surfers or for days when other spots are too heavy.
⛺ Forgiving left point • Sandy bottom • Intermediate-friendly
Part of Robertsport point series. Quality lefts.
Cutting Point is named for the channel that cuts through the reef, providing a convenient paddle-out even on bigger days. The wave is a quality left that offers long walls and the occasional barrel section when conditions come together. Like all the Robertsport points, it benefits from SW swells during the rainy season and is largely uncrowded.
✂️ Easy paddle channel • Quality left walls • Uncrowded lineup
Ideal size: 1.8m. Too small below 1m, too big (closeout) above 2.5m.
SW swell season. Named for cutting channel.
Named for cutting channel. Quality waves.
Jocoli, also known as El Loco, is a reliable left point about a 30-minute walk from Robertsport town. The wave is remarkably consistent, picking up any swell that wraps into the area, and offers long, workable walls perfect for high-performance surfing. The walk keeps the crowds away—not that there are many to begin with in this remote corner of West Africa.
🚶 30-min walk reward • Consistent left • Performance walls
SW swell season. Reliable consistent left.
Jayaji is one of the more remote waves in the Robertsport area, requiring either a long walk or local knowledge to find. The reward is a quality left point that sees virtually no one. Ask around in town for directions—the locals are friendly and happy to point you in the right direction. This is as off-the-grid as surfing gets.
🗺️ Off the grid • Need local directions • Virtually empty
Works best with swells from 210° (SSW). Workable range: 180°-245°.
SW swell season. 2-hour walk from Robertsport.
Tricky to find, ask in Busua for directions.
Vivier Right is the partner wave to Vivier Left, breaking on the opposite side of the same reef. The right is faster and more hollow, working best at lower tides when the reef becomes shallower. It's a beautiful setup—you can surf the right in the morning when it's best, then switch to the left as the tide fills in.
➡️ Fast hollow right • Partner to Vivier Left • Tide-dependent
Works best with swells from 315° (NW). Workable range: 285°-345°.
Winter NW swells. Partner to Vivier Left.
Beautiful shallow reef right. Short but quality when on.
Partner to Vivier Left. Faster, friendlier on lower tide.
Vivier Left is a quality reef break that works on higher tides when its partner Vivier Right becomes too shallow. The wave offers long, walling lefts with occasional barrel sections on the inside. It's one of the more consistent waves in the Dakar area and attracts a loyal local crew.
⬅️ Quality left walls • Higher tide option • Dakar staple
Winter NW swells. Partner to Vivier Right.
Partner to Vivier Right. High quality on higher tide.
Secret Spot sits below the US Embassy on the Almadies Peninsula, Dakar's westernmost point. The wave is a consistent A-frame that offers both a right and a left option depending on the sandbank configuration. It's somewhat sheltered from the wind, making it a good option when other spots are blown out. The name is ironic—it's one of the most surfed spots in Dakar.
🤫 Not-so-secret • Below US Embassy • Consistent A-frame
Winter NW swells. Below US Embassy. Consistent.
Below US Embassy. Sheltered, consistent. Local favorite.
Club Med breaks in front of the old Club Med resort on Ngor Island, producing heavy, hollow rights over a shallow reef. When pure N-NW swells arrive, the wave can barrel for 50 meters or more, drawing comparisons to more famous reef passes. The local crew is tight and the wave is unforgiving—know your limits before paddling out.
🏨 Heavy hollow rights • Old resort landmark • Respect the locals
Works best with swells from 350° (N). Workable range: 315°-20°.
Offshore wind from 90° (E). Offshore range: 60°-130°. Best window: morning.
Winter NW swells. Heavy barrels in front of old Club Med.
Heavy barrels in front of old Club Med. Heavy locals.
N'Gor Left is the powerful counterpart to the famous N'Gor Right, breaking on the opposite side of Ngor Island. The left is less consistent than the right, requiring more north in the swell to really turn on, but when it does, it produces hollow, powerful barrels. It's often less crowded than the right, making it a good option for those willing to wait for the right conditions.
⬅️ N'Gor's other side • Less crowded • Powerful when on
Works best with swells from 330° (NNW). Workable range: 300°-360°.
Winter NW swells. Powerful left less consistent than Right.
Powerful left less consistent than Right but quality when on.
Yoff Beach is a friendly beach break in northern Dakar, popular with beginners and longboarders. The wave is a typical sand-bottom peak that works on a variety of conditions and tides. It's one of the most accessible spots in the area, with easy parking and multiple peaks to spread out the crowd.
🏖️ Beginner-friendly • Multiple peaks • Easy access
Works best with swells from 315° (NW). Workable range: 300°-350°.
Winter NW swells. North Dakar beach break.
North Dakar. Beach break for all levels.
Virage is a fun, punchy beach break in northern Dakar known for its long, workable rights. The name means "turn" in French, and the wave delivers—plenty of opportunities for progressive surfing on the fast, hollow walls. A local favorite for its consistency and user-friendly nature.
🔄 Long workable rights • Punchy walls • Local favorite
Winter NW swells. Fun spunky beach break with long rights.
Fun spunky beach break with long rights.
Cap Skirring is a beach resort area in southern Senegal's Casamance region, offering powerful beach break peaks along a beautiful stretch of coast. The area picks up SW swells during the wet season (April-October), offering a different swell window than the Dakar region. The vibe is relaxed, the water warm, and the waves often uncrowded.
🌴 Casamance beach resort • SW swell window • Uncrowded power
Works best with swells from 270° (W). Workable range: 230°-300°.
Offshore wind from 45° (NE). Offshore range: 20°-90°. Best window: morning.
SW swell season. Southern Senegal beach resort.
Southern Senegal. Beach resort area. Powerful fun beach break.
Yenne is a powerful beach break on the Petite Cote south of Dakar, offering fun, punchy waves for all levels. The beach picks up a mix of NW winter swells and W swells year-round, making it one of the more consistent options in the region. The fishing village atmosphere adds character to the surf experience.
🎣 Petite Cote power • Fishing village vibes • Year-round waves
Works best with swells from 280° (W). Workable range: 240°-300°.
Winter swells. Powerful fun beach break south of Dakar.
Powerful fun beach break south of Dakar.
Catanas Point is a heavy reef break north of Luanda that produces thick, hollow barrels when SW swells arrive during the austral winter. The wave breaks over a shallow reef, demanding respect and experience. When it's on, it's one of the best waves in Angola—powerful, hollow, and virtually uncrowded.
⚡ Thick hollow barrels • Expert-only reef • Angola's heavy wave
SW swell season. Heavy reef break north of Ponta Preta.
Heavy reef break. Expert only, thick barrels.
Heavy reef break north of Ponta Preta. Expert only, thick barrels.
Quicombo is a remote reef break south of Sumbe that acts as a swell magnet for SW groundswells. The wave produces hollow, powerful barrels over a reef that's shallow but relatively forgiving compared to some Angolan spots. The remoteness keeps it virtually uncrowded—you'll likely have it to yourself.
🧲 Swell magnet • Hollow barrels • Virtually empty
SW swell season. Swell magnet 30km from Taghazout.
Swell magnet 30km from Sumbe. Hollow barrels, rarely crowded.
Sumbe is a coastal town in Angola with a fun, punchy beach break that works on SW swells. The waves are hollow and fast, offering good barrels on smaller days and fun walls on bigger swells. The town itself has seen better days but offers a glimpse into colonial-era Angola.
🏖️ Hollow beach break • Fast fun waves • Colonial town vibes
Works best with swells from 225° (SW). Workable range: 210°-270°.
SW swell season. Beach break with hollow fast fun waves.
Beach break with hollow fast fun waves. Remove location.
Beach break with hollow fast fun waves. Remote location.
Buraco is a beach break on the Mussulo peninsula south of Luanda, offering hollow, fast waves in a tropical setting. The spot is popular with Luanda's small but passionate surf community and offers easy access from the capital. When SW swells arrive, the sandbars can produce quality barrels.
🌴 Mussulo peninsula • Hollow fast waves • Luanda's escape
Works best with swells from 225° (SW). Workable range: 200°-270°.
SW swell season. 45km south of Luanda on Mussulo.
45km south of Luanda on Mussulo. Hollow fast fun.
Miradouro is a reliable point break about 55km south of Luanda that picks up swell when other spots are flat. The wave is a quality left that breaks along a rocky point, offering consistent walls and the occasional barrel section. A good backup spot when conditions aren't cooperating elsewhere.
👀 Viewpoint waves • Reliable backup • 55km from Luanda
55km south of Luanda. Reliable when other spots aren't.
Point Mussulo is the most accessible quality wave near Luanda, breaking on the tip of the Mussulo peninsula. The left point offers long, workable walls that attract Luanda's growing surf community. Currents can be strong, but the wave itself is relatively user-friendly.
🏙️ Luanda's local spot • Quality left point • Growing scene
SW swell season. In Luanda. Popular with locals.
In Luanda. Popular with locals, strong currents.
Barra Kwanza sits at the mouth of the Kwanza River, about 80km south of Luanda. The rivermouth creates sandbars that shift with the seasons, producing both lefts and rights depending on conditions. The water can be murky after rains, but the waves can be excellent when the banks are in good shape.
🌊 River mouth setup • Shifting sandbars • 80km from Luanda
80km south of Luanda. Rocky but good for all levels.
Ambriz Beach is a remote beach break north of Luanda, offering quality waves with virtually no one around. The town of Ambriz was once an important Portuguese trading post, and the colonial-era buildings add historical interest to the surf trip. The beach produces fun peaks when SW swells arrive.
🏛️ Colonial history • Remote beach break • Empty lineup
SW swell season. North of Luanda near airport.
Cape Three Points is Ghana's southernmost point, where the coastline juts into the Atlantic and picks up swells from multiple directions. The beach break here is remarkably consistent, with SW swells wrapping around the cape to create fun, workable waves. The backdrop of rainforest-covered cliffs makes it one of the most scenic surf spots in West Africa.
🌿 Ghana's southern tip • Rainforest backdrop • Consistent peaks
SW swell season. Ghana's southernmost point. Consistent waves.
Consistent waves. Stunning rainforest cliffs backdrop.
Black Mamba is a quality right point break that requires a 20-minute paddle from Busua Beach. The effort is rewarded with long, walling rights that peel along a rocky point. The wave earned its intimidating name not from danger, but from the fast, snaking walls it produces. A local favorite for those willing to make the paddle.
🐍 Fast snaking rights • 20-min paddle • Worth the effort
SW swell season. 20-min paddle from Busua.
20-min paddle from Busua. Quality right point.
Mutrekti Point is a quality right-hand point break west of Takoradi, offering long, workable walls when SW swells arrive. The wave is relatively uncrowded and offers a good alternative to the busier Busua area. The point setup means the wave is consistent and predictable once you learn the takeoff zone.
👉 Quality right point • West of Takoradi • Uncrowded walls
SW swell season. Quality right hand point west of Takoradi.
Quality right hand point west of Takoradi.
Busua Beach is the heart of Ghana's surf scene, a small fishing village that has become the country's surfing capital. The beach offers fun peaks for beginners, while the nearby reef produces quality waves for more experienced surfers. The local community has embraced surfing, with several surf schools and a growing number of local surfers.
🏄 Ghana's surf capital • Beach and reef • Growing scene
SW swell season. Ghana's surf capital. Beach and reef combo.
Ghana's surf capital. Beach and reef break combo.
Dixcove Point breaks in front of a historic fort and fishing village, offering quality right-hand waves that are often less crowded than nearby Busua. The colonial-era Fort Metal Cross adds historical interest to the surf trip. The point handles more size than the beach breaks in the area.
🏰 Historic fort backdrop • Quality rights • Less crowded
SW swell season. Near fishing town. Waves for everyone.
Near fishing town. Waves for everyone, less crowded than Busua.
Gomoa Fetteh is a right point break closer to Accra that can produce incredibly long rides when conditions align. On big SW swells, the wave has been known to peel for up to 3 kilometers, making it potentially one of the longest waves in Africa. The setup is still relatively unknown but has attracted attention from traveling surfers.
🏃 3km rides possible • Long point break • Near Accra
Ideal size: 1.5m. Too small below 1m, too big (closeout) above 2m.
SW swell season. Can break for 3km when pumping.
Achenim is a point break near a fishing village just outside Accra, offering the capital's residents a quick surf option when SW swells arrive. The wave is a quality right that peels along a rocky point, providing good walls for performance surfing. The proximity to Accra means it can get busy on weekends.
🎣 Near Accra • Fishing village point • Quick surf fix
SW swell season. Near Accra. Achenim fishing village.
Labadi Beach is Accra's most famous beach, a lively stretch of sand where the city comes to play on weekends. The surf is generally small and mellow, perfect for beginners learning to catch their first waves. The beach clubs and restaurants add to the festive atmosphere.
🎉 Accra's party beach • Beginner waves • Lively scene
Ideal size: 1.2m. Too small below 0.6m, too big (closeout) above 1.8m.
Alibaba is a world-class A-frame reef break on Sal Island, producing fast, hollow barrels over volcanic rock. The right is longer and more makeable, but the left offers its own rewards. When big NW swells hit, the wave transforms into a serious proposition, demanding respect and experience. One of the Atlantic's best waves.
⚡ World-class A-frame • Volcanic reef • Atlantic's best
Ideal size: 2.9m. Too small below 1.8m, too big (closeout) above 4m.
Winter NW swells. World-class A-frame. Fast shallow barrels over volcanic reef.
World-class A-frame. Fast shallow barrels over volcanic reef.
Monte Leão is a long right-hander on Sal Island that works on bigger NW swells. The wave breaks near the airport, making it convenient for surfers with limited time. The volcanic coastline provides a dramatic backdrop, and the wave offers consistent walls with the occasional barrel section.
🦁 Lion Mountain waves • Near airport • Long rights
Winter NW swells. Long right-hander near airport.
Long right-hander near airport. Works on bigger NW swells.
Palmeira is a powerful reef break near the fishing port on Sal's west coast. The wave handles bigger swells than many other spots on the island, producing heavy barrels when conditions align. The fishing village atmosphere adds authenticity to the experience.
🌴 Fishing port power • Handles size • Heavy barrels
Ideal size: 2.8m. Too small below 1.5m, too big (closeout) above 4m.
Winter NW swells. 30min from Santa Maria. Works on bigger swells.
30min from Santa Maria. Works on bigger swells.
Praia Negra (Black Beach) on Santiago Island gets its name from the dark volcanic sand. The beach offers a range of conditions—heavy and hollow in winter when big NW swells arrive, but more forgiving in summer. The main island of Cape Verde offers a more authentic experience than tourist-focused Sal.
🖤 Black volcanic sand • Heavy winter waves • Santiago Island
Works best with swells from 350° (N). Workable range: 315°-30°.
Winter NW swells. Wide beach. Heavy in winter.
Wide beach. Heavy in winter, beginner-friendly summer.
Tarrafal de Monte Trigo is a remote fishing village on Santo Antão Island accessible only by boat or a long hike. The remoteness means you'll likely surf alone, with powerful waves breaking on volcanic rock. The NE trade winds blow offshore here, creating excellent conditions when swells arrive.
🚣 Boat access only • Pristine isolation • Trade wind perfection
Winter NW swells. N and S exposure, dead offshore in NE trades.
N and S exposure, dead offshore in NE trades.
180 minutes drive from VXE airport. Requires boat access ($50/day).
São Pedro is a beach break on São Vicente Island, home to Cape Verde's cultural capital Mindelo. The wave offers fun peaks for all levels, with the dramatic mountainous backdrop of the island adding visual interest. The beach is popular with locals and visitors alike.
🎭 Cultural capital surf • Beach break fun • Mindelo vibes
Winter NW swells. Popular spot on São Vicente.
Ervatao is a left point on Boa Vista's windward east coast, catching wrapping NW swells that refract around the island. The wave offers long, workable walls in a remote setting, with sea turtles nesting on the beaches nearby. One of Cape Verde's hidden gems.
🐢 Turtle beach left • Remote windward • Wrapping swells
Offshore wind from 270° (W). Offshore range: 240°-300°. Best window: morning.
Winter NW swells. Tasty wrapping left on windward east side.
Tasty wrapping left on windward east side.
Praia de Santa Mónica is a stunning beach on Boa Vista's southwest coast, named after the famous California beach. The wave is a fun left that breaks along the endless white sand beach. When NE trade winds blow, conditions here are often offshore and clean. One of Cape Verde's most beautiful surf settings.
🏖️ Cape Verde's Santa Monica • Endless beach • Trade wind groomed
SW and NW swells. Sandy SW coast. Offshore in NE winds.
Westpoint is a right-hand point break in the Dakhla lagoon region, known for both surfing and kiteboarding. The spot has developed some infrastructure with small camps offering accommodation. When NW swells wrap into the area, the point produces long, workable rights in a desert setting.
🏜️ Desert point break • Surf and kite • Camp culture
Winter NW swells. Wave and kite spot with accommodation.
Pointe de l'Or (Golden Point) is named for the golden sunset light that bathes this quality right-hand point break near Dakhla. The wave offers long, workable walls in an utterly remote desert setting. When conditions align, this is one of the most scenic surf spots in Africa.
✨ Golden light • Quality rights • Desert solitude
Winter NW swells. Golden Point. Quality right hand point.
Lassarga was discovered in 2015 and quickly earned a reputation as one of the best waves in the Dakhla region. The reef break produces complete, generous rights that offer multiple sections and the occasional barrel. The remote location keeps crowds minimal, and the consistent wind patterns mean it's often offshore.
🆕 Discovered 2015 • Best in region • Complete waves
Winter NW swells. Discovered 2015. Complete generous wave, one of best in region.
Discovered 2015. Complete generous wave, one of best in region.
Oumlaabour is a consistent left point break on the Western Sahara coast, picking up swell that misses more sheltered spots. The wave offers long, workable walls in a stark desert environment. When the wind cooperates, it's one of the most consistent options in the Dakhla area.
⬅️ Consistent left point • Desert backdrop • Swell magnet
Winter NW swells. Exposed point. Consistent, quality when clean.
Exposed point. Consistent, quality when clean.
La Corniche is a beach break near the town of Laayoune, offering multiple peaks along a stretch of sand. The area sees very few surfers despite consistent waves, making it a good option for those seeking uncrowded surf in an unusual destination.
🏖️ Near Laayoune • Multiple peaks • Virtually empty
Winter NW swells. Near Laayoune. Multiple peaks, uncrowded.
Near Laayoune. Multiple peaks, uncrowded.
Dakhla airport is the practical gateway; local transfers handle the final coastal access.
Foum El Oued is a beach and point break near Dakhla that produces quality rights when NW swells arrive. The setup is similar to other spots in the region but often less crowded. A good option when conditions favor a more northerly swell direction.
➡️ Quality right point • Near Dakhla • Consistent option
Winter NW swells. Near Dakhla. Quality right point.
Fly into Laayoune (EUN), then short road transfer to the Foum El Oued coast.
Cap Blanc is Mauritania's northernmost point, where the coastline juts into the Atlantic and catches NW swells. The wave is a quality right that breaks in front of a seal colony (and yes, sharks are a consideration). This is frontier surfing at its most remote—few surfers have ever ridden these waves.
🦭 Seal colony point • Frontier surfing • Mauritania's north tip
Winter NW swells. Mauritania's northernmost point. Quality when clean.
Mauritania's northernmost point. Quality when clean.
Nouadhibou is Mauritania's second-largest city, a port town on a peninsula that catches Atlantic swells. The coastline offers various peaks and points that remain almost completely unexplored by surfers. The famous ship graveyard and remote location make this one of the world's most unusual surf destinations.
🚢 Ship graveyard city • Unexplored coastline • True frontier
Winter NW swells. Main coastal city. Various breaks.
Untouchables is a remote quality right-hander in the Dakhla wilderness. The name reflects its isolation - reaching it requires a 4x4 and commitment. Those who make the journey are rewarded with empty perfect waves.
🔒 Named for isolation • Perfect right • 4x4 mission
Works best with swells from 300° (WNW). Workable range: 270°-330°.
Remote quality right handle. 4x4 essential.
Patos is a quality reef break in the remote Dakhla coastline offering consistent waves over a volcanic reef. The wave has good shape and rewards the long drive from town.
🦆 Remote reef break • Quality shape • Empty desert lineup
Ideal size: 1.6m. Too small below 0.9m, too big (closeout) above 2.4m.
Durban North Beach is one of South Africa's classic urban beach breaks, a warm-water setup shaped by piers, sand movement and the constant energy of the Golden Mile. It is far more accessible than the country's remote points, but it still has power, sweep and crowd pressure when the banks are good. Best sessions come with clean morning land breezes and organized E-SE swell.
Durban city surf • Warm water peaks • Morning land-breeze window
Works best with swells from 110° (ESE). Workable range: 80°-130°.
Offshore wind from 240° (WSW). Offshore range: 210°-270°. Best window: morning.
Best months: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.
Shark nets in place. Warm water year-round.
Plettenberg Wedge is a bodyboard-friendly wedge setup near Plettenberg Bay, known for short, explosive peaks when swell rebounds off structure and sand. It is not a mellow family beach wave: the takeoff can be abrupt, the sand bottom shifts, and the best days suit confident surfers and bodyboarders who understand shorebreak dynamics.
Plett wedge • Bodyboard-friendly peaks • Shifting sand setup
Works best with swells from 170° (S). Workable range: 150°-190°.
Offshore wind from 270° (W). Offshore range: 250°-290°. Best window: morning.
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.
Victoria Bay is the flagship wave of the Garden Route: a right-hand point that rolls over small boulder-like rocks for around 200 meters down a narrow, cliff-lined cove between George and Wilderness. Locals call it Vic Bay, and it has hosted contests since the Vic Bay Quad launched in 1976, returning to the WSL Africa qualifying series in 2019. Olympic surfer Bianca Buitendag credits her foundation to growing up on this wave. It is very consistent, holds from waist-high to well overhead, and the inside beach break turns on when the point is small, but the takeoff zone is tight and the crowd knows it.
👑 Southern Cape's premier right point • 200m boulder-bottom walls • Contest pedigree since 1976
Works best with swells from 180° (S). Workable range: 155°-210°.
Ideal size: 2.4m. Too small below 0.8m, too big (closeout) above 4m.
Offshore wind from 338° (NNW). Offshore range: 300°-15°. Best window: morning.
Winter groundswells peak around June; rideable most of March through December.
🪨 Rocks, 🌀 Strong rips, 🦈 Sharks, 👊 Localism, 👥 Crowded
Boulder rocks under the takeoff, tight lineup that packs out fast. Locals are friendly if you wait your turn.
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Herolds Bay is a small resort cove tucked between George and Mossel Bay, where peaky sand-and-rock banks throw up hollow, punchy lefts and rights when an easterly swell lines up with a light morning berg wind. The setting is classic Garden Route: a 1935 tidal pool, ancient rock formations framing the beach, and a village that stays sleepy outside holiday season. It rarely gets crowded, but respect the water here, as the rips on both sides of the cove are genuinely treacherous.
🌊 Cove peaks near George • Hollow on its day • Ten minutes from the airport
Works best with swells from 135° (SE). Workable range: 90°-180°.
Offshore wind from 340° (NNW). Offshore range: 315°-20°. Best window: morning.
Winter is most consistent, June especially, though clean days are not frequent.
Currents on both sides of the bay are extremely treacherous; several bathers have drowned here. Rocks flank the peaks.
Public access, short walk from the village parking.
Outer Pool is the outside peak of Mossel Bay's double point setup at the Point, a fast, hollow right-hander that barrels over a sharp rock ledge for rides of 150 to 300 meters. Rated world class and very consistent, it works from about a meter and holds solid four-meter winter swell. It wants a south to southeast groundswell, a westerly offshore and the lower half of a rising tide, and it demands experience: urchins, rocks and a proud local crew all come with the package.
⚡ Mossel Bay's premier right • Barreling point ledge • Low-tide winter machine
Works best with swells from 157° (SSE). Workable range: 135°-225°.
Offshore wind from 270° (W). Offshore range: 225°-300°. Best window: morning.
Winter delivers; June is the standout month. Summer tends to go flat.
🦔 Urchins, 🪨 Rocks, 🦈 Sharks, 👊 Localism
Urchins and sharp rock on the ledge. Great white territory. Established local pecking order.
Instant public access from Point Street.
Inner Pool is the mellower inside peak of the Mossel Bay Point setup, a right-hand reef that breaks off the rocks in a small inlet next to Outer Pool. It tends to be slower and mushier than its big brother, but it walls up nicely on its day and often has rideable waves when Outer Pool is flat. A regional classic, very consistent and open to all surfers, it makes the sensible first paddle-out at the Point.
🌊 Friendly inside right • Works when Outer sleeps • Rock ledge runner
Winter is prime; late winter (August) is the most consistent stretch.
Urchins and rocks on the inside ledge. Great white territory.
Diaz Beach is Mossel Bay's long sandy stretch, breaking directly in front of the old Dias hotel with lefts and rights spread across kilometers of shifting banks. Named for Bartolomeu Dias, who landed in this bay in 1488, it is one of the Southern Cape's best places to learn: sandy bottom, manageable peaks and a town that claims one of the mildest year-round climates anywhere. It needs a decent southeast swell to get going inside the protected bay, and the rips deserve respect when it does.
🌊 Mossel Bay sandbanks • Learner-friendly peaks • Historic 1488 landing
Works best with swells from 135° (SE). Workable range: 100°-180°.
Offshore wind from 292° (WNW). Offshore range: 270°-330°. Best window: morning.
Winter is most consistent; the bay blocks a lot of swell, so it is often too small.
Rips can make it dangerous. Great whites live in the bay, though incidents are very rare.
Buffalo Bay, Buffelsbaai to locals, is a protected curve of sand just south of the Knysna Heads, where overlapping reefs inside Walker Point serve up a consistent, slow-breaking right-hander with beach peaks running down the bay. It is considered one of the safest beaches on the Garden Route, sheltered from the rips that plague this coastline, and surf schools have operated here since 2008. The bay borders the Goukamma Marine Protected Area, hosts an annual surf contest, and stays uncrowded outside summer weekends.
🌊 Protected Knysna cove • Slow right off Walker Point • Beginner heaven
Works best with swells from 135° (SE). Workable range: 100°-190°.
Offshore wind from 270° (W). Offshore range: 245°-300°. Best window: morning.
Protected cove with rideable waves most of the year; groundswells outnumber windswells.
One of the safer Garden Route beaches, but sharks (including hammerheads) are seen in the bay.
Side road off the N2, about 15km from Knysna.
Still Bay Point is the main right-hander at Stilbaai, wrapping around the Morris Point headland just east of the harbour on the Southern Cape coast. It is a grinding right point with a classic mid-break section and, on the bigger days, a deep and thick outside section that ledges over the reef. Rides run 50 to 150 meters normally and stretch well past 200 on a proper winter swell. It starts working around a meter and holds four meters and more, but it is powerful and ledgey rather than forgiving, and a strong rip pushes down the rocks when it is big. Weekdays are usually empty; summer weekends are the only time it gets busy.
⚡ Grinding Southern Cape right • Ledgey point reef • High-tide winter groundswell
Works best with swells from 200° (SSW). Workable range: 157°-240°.
Offshore wind from 270° (W). Offshore range: 202°-340°. Best window: morning.
Winter groundswell season, with June the most reliable month for clean surf.
🪨 Rocks, 🦔 Urchins, 🌀 Strong rips, 🦈 Sharks
Sharp reef and urchins under the takeoff. When it is big a strong rip pushes you down the rocks. Great white activity along this stretch of the Southern Cape.
Wannasurf + surf-forecast.com + mystilbaai.co.za, tipped by Llewellyn Whittaker (Jul 2026)
Head towards the harbour and turn right onto the dirt road just before it. Under five minutes on foot from the parking.