Surf GuideBoland and Southern Cape

Gansbaai

Name: Gansbaai
Address: Boland and Southern Cape, ZA

Rare-window reef break above one of South Africa's better known coastal towns. The appeal is timing the right day, not expecting daily consistency. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Gansbaai in Boland and Southern Cape.

Break TypeReef Break

Skill LevelIntermediate

LocationBoland and Southern Cape, ZA

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Use east offshore wind and southwest swell first, then keep low to mid tide as a secondary read.

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Reef break near town with rocks and kelp nearby.

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