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Best with west-southwest offshore wind and a southeast swell.
Summer is often too flat, keep the tide broad, and crowds stay light.
Surf GuideKwaZulu-Natal
Mapelane
Mapelane is a remote KwaZulu-Natal point break on the Maphelana shoreline locality, with inconsistent surf, a seasonal pulse, and a quieter North Coast feel. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Mapelane in KwaZulu-Natal.
Break TypePoint Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationKwaZulu-Natal, ZA
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