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Surf GuideCape Peninsula
Buffels Bay
Cape Peninsula point wave just out from Britannia Bay, a rare south-swell payoff that only turns on when the point wakes up. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Buffels Bay in Cape Peninsula.
Break TypePoint Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationCape Peninsula, ZA
Forecast
- Waves 4-6 ft
- Period 8 s
- Wind SE 3 kt
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Tide only matters once the point has enough water over it, so watch the rocks, the set size, and whether the line is actually open before you commit.
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