Plettenberg Wedge
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.
Plettenberg Wedge surf forecast
Model forecast for swell, wind and tide.
Today's Conditions
Find FlightsLocation & Conditions
Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows
Tide times today
Strike Score Breakdown
Plan Your Strike
Return flights to PLZ, departing today with a 5-day trip window.
Search Flights on SkyscannerLocation & Conditions
Know when Africa is about to fire
Get the best strike windows in Africa — and worldwide — in your inbox every Monday & Thursday. Live Strike Scores, the swell behind them, zero fluff.
Get the full Plettenberg Wedge trip window
Pro unlocks the 10-day forecast window, unlimited alerts, and custom spot tracking that help turn a good-looking surf report into a better travel decision.
10-day window
See the trip window before flights get expensive.
Unlimited alerts
Let the app watch your score threshold for you.
Custom spots
Track the breaks that actually matter to your travel plans.
Spot Details
CustomizeCustomize this spotSwell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- S (170°)
- Direction range
- 150° - 190°
- Size range
- 0.9m - 2.4m
- Ideal size
- 1.6m - 2m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- W (270°)
- Offshore range
- 250° - 290°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- low to mid
Water temp
18°C
Wetsuit
3/2mm fullsuit
Bottom
Sand
Difficulty
6/10
Crowd level
3/10
👥 Spring Break (Sep 26 – Oct 6) — expect extra crowds
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Plettenberg Wedge?
The Plettenberg Wedge profile favors low to mid tide. Compare this preference with the forecast tide and local conditions before choosing a session.
What wind direction is offshore at Plettenberg Wedge?
The Plettenberg Wedge profile uses wind from W (270°) as its preferred direction, with an offshore range of 250° to 290°. Wind speed matters too: light winds outside that range can still produce surfable conditions, while strong offshore winds can make takeoffs difficult.
What swell size and direction work best at Plettenberg Wedge?
The Plettenberg Wedge scoring profile favors swell from S (150° to 190°), a swell-height range of 0.9m to 2.4m, and a reference period of 14s. These are model inputs, not guaranteed breaking-wave heights or a promise that the surf will suit every ability.
When is the best time of year to surf Plettenberg Wedge?
The main season at Plettenberg Wedge is Apr-Sep.
How do I get to Plettenberg Wedge?
The spot profile lists PLZ as a nearby airport. The estimated road transfer is 120 minutes.
What kind of wave is Plettenberg Wedge?
Plettenberg Wedge is a beach break, a peak with lefts and rights over a sand bottom. Difficulty is rated 6/10.
Best Season
Peak: Apr-Sep
Getting There
🤙 Strike Specialist
Nearby Spots
Buffalo Bay
🌊 Protected Knysna cove • Slow right off Walker Point • Beginner heaven
Victoria Bay
👑 Southern Cape's premier right point • 200m boulder-bottom walls • Contest pedigree since 1976
Herolds Bay
🌊 Cove peaks near George • Hollow on its day • Ten minutes from the airport
Outer Pool
⚡ Mossel Bay's premier right • Barreling point ledge • Low-tide winter machine
Inner Pool
🌊 Friendly inside right • Works when Outer sleeps • Rock ledge runner
Diaz Beach
🌊 Mossel Bay sandbanks • Learner-friendly peaks • Historic 1488 landing