Hawston is a fishing-village breakwater wave in the Western Cape, north of Onrus and Hermanus. The surf is tied to the village shoreline rather than some distant offshore feature, which keeps the access and lineup read very local. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Hawston in Overberg.
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Best with east-southeast offshore wind and southwest swell.
The wave peels off the breakwater next to the beach near the boat launch and fish-selling area, with rips, rocks, and sharks all part of the decision.
Low to mid tide on the falling cycle is the cleaner read.
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