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West offshore and southeast swell are the clean pair.
Surf GuideGarden Route
Buffalo Bay
Beach village surf stop in the Goukamma reserve, with a broad Buffalo Bay identity and a wilder Wildside zone west of Buffs. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Buffalo Bay in Garden Route.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationGarden Route, ZA
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Tide only matters a little; watch the bank shape and how busy the lineup is before paddling, because the bay can get crowded when it is on and the reserve setting makes it feel more like a destination check than a quick city session.
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