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Northwest wind keeps it cleaner, southwest swell is the main trigger, and low to mid tide is the safer window.
Surf GuideCape Peninsula
Hout Bay
Hout Bay is the sheltered Cape Peninsula beachbreak tucked around the harbor and fishing village, with a small swell window and the occasional harbor-wall pulse when the swell gets big enough. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Hout Bay in Cape Peninsula.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationCape Peninsula, ZA
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The harbor wall can crowd fast, so check the banks before committing.
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