The Wave
Best with east offshore wind and a west-southwest swell.
Lower water is less forgiving on the rocky point, so the middle of the cycle is the safer check.
Surf GuideWestern Cape
Haakgat
Haakgat is a Cape Town-side point-style surf break near Big Bay and Melkbos, with limited room on land and water and a reputation for punching above its size when the swell lines up. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Haakgat in Western Cape.
Break TypePoint Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationWestern Cape, ZA
Forecast
- Waves 6-7 ft
- Period 11 s
- Wind E 2 kt
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Access is tight, the parking area is small, and the rocks and rips mean the session starts with a careful read of the takeoff zone and shoreline.
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