Strand - surf spot statistics

The surf conditions at this beach in South Africa show a clear seasonal pattern influenced by ground swells and wind conditions. Ground swells dominate year-round, peaking from May to August at 90% or higher, with the highest mean swell sizes during these months (2.6m to 2.9m). This period, especially June and July, offers the most consistent and powerful waves, ideal for experienced surfers. Wind conditions improve slightly from April to July, with good wind days reaching 24-30%, though bad winds still prevail (70-77%). The offseason—November to February—has slightly smaller swells (2.1m-2.2m) and fewer good wind days (14-16%), making it less reliable. Overall, late autumn to winter (May-August) provides the best combo of strong, clean ground swells and slightly better wind chances, while summer months are more inconsistent due to higher onshore winds.

July at this South African beach offers solid surf conditions with consistent swell energy. The average swell height is 2.9m, paired with a long 12.7s period, resulting in powerful, well-spaced waves—ideal for experienced surfers. The swell predominantly arrives from the SW (28% of waves over 2m) and SSW (18% over 2m), delivering clean, organized lines. Wind conditions are somewhat variable, with only 28% of days providing ideal offshore or light cross-shore winds (mostly from the W/NW quadrant). However, stronger onshore winds (E/SE/SSE) occur frequently, particularly in the 20-50kph range, which can disrupt surface quality. The best sessions will coincide with SW/SSW swell and lighter W/NW winds, offering clean faces for performance surfing or barrels on lower tides. Expect larger, more powerful days when the swell exceeds 2.5m (occurring roughly 4% of the time). Overall, July is reliable for advanced surfers but requires patience to score optimal conditions.