Elands Bay
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.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- SW (225°)
- Direction range
- 200° - 260°
- Size range
- 2.4m - 4.9m
- Ideal size
- 4.2m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 15s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- E (90°)
- Offshore range
- 45° - 135°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- low to mid
Difficulty
6/10
Crowd level
3/10
Access: Beach/paddle
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Elands Bay?
Elands Bay works best on a low to mid tide. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.
What wind direction is offshore at Elands Bay?
Offshore wind at Elands Bay blows from the E (90°). Anything in the 45° to 135° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
What swell size and direction work best at Elands Bay?
Elands Bay wants SW swell (200° to 260°) between 2.4m and 4.9m, with a period of 15s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf Elands Bay?
The main season at Elands Bay is Mar-Aug. A secondary window runs Feb, Sep. ~65% Apr clean (40-60 days/yr)
How do I get to Elands Bay?
Fly into CPT, then allow about 210 minutes by road. Beach/paddle
What kind of wave is Elands Bay?
Elands Bay is a point break, a left-hander. Difficulty is rated 6/10.
Best Season
Peak: Mar-Aug
Secondary: Feb, Sep
~65% Apr clean (40-60 days/yr)