Kommetjie - surf spot statistics

Kommetjie in South Africa offers consistent surf year-round, with ground swells dominating the swell regime at 75-92% probability, peaking from May to August. The mean swell size ranges from 2.5m in summer months (December-February) to 3.3m in July, providing powerful, clean waves during the winter season. However, wind conditions are challenging, with bad onshore winds (NE-E) prevailing 79-88% of the time, making clean surf sessions rare. The best chance for favorable winds (SW-NW) occurs in May (21% good wind conditions), followed by April and June (19%). Despite larger winter swells, the wind factor limits optimal surfing days, whereas summer (December-March) sees smaller but more manageable swells with similarly poor winds. For advanced surfers seeking bigger waves, May to August is the prime window, but patience is required for those rare clean, offshore days. Early mornings or late evenings may offer brief periods of lighter winds, especially during transitional months like April and May. Overall, Kommetjie is a heavy, powerful wave best suited for experienced surfers, with winter delivering the most size and consistency, albeit with challenging wind conditions.