Intermediate Surf Spots in South Africa
4 surf breaks we map are rated for intermediate surfers in South Africa: Elands Bay, Cape St Francis, Victoria Bay and New Pier - Dairy Beach.
Last updated · Counted from the surf breaks we map — each break's own season, level and wave type
- Point breaks
- 3
- Beach breaks
- 1
The intermediate breaks
Best months are filled in where the break states a season. Open a break for its map, photos and the property nearest the lineup.
- Elands Bay
- Wave
- Point break · Left-hand
- Level
- Intermediate
- Season
- April to September (winter swells)
- Tide
- All tides; best on a pushing tide
- Watch out
- Rocks and strong currents run around the point, so plan your entry and exit carefully.
- Cape St Francis
- Wave
- Point break · Right-hand
- Level
- Intermediate
- Season
- April to September (winter swells)
- Tide
- All tides; best on a pushing tide
- Watch out
- Rocks and strong currents run around the point, so plan your entry and exit carefully.
- Victoria Bay
- Wave
- Point break · Right-hand
- Level
- Intermediate
- Season
- April to September (winter swells)
- Tide
- All tides; best on a pushing tide
- Watch out
- Crowded and concentrated takeoff • large rocks • reef • surges/boils • local competition for waves • cold winter water • wave can become fat when oversized. Surfline specifically highlights the surges, boils, congestion and several large rocks around the break.
- New Pier - Dairy Beach
- Wave
- Beach break · A-frame peaks (lefts and rights)
- Level
- Intermediate
- Season
- April to September (winter swells)
- Tide
- All tides; sandbar-dependent
- Watch out
- Rip currents form between the sandbars — always check conditions before paddling out.
Other levels in South Africa
Frequently asked questions
Where can intermediate surfers surf in South Africa?
4 surf breaks we map are rated for intermediate surfers in South Africa: Elands Bay, Cape St Francis, Victoria Bay and New Pier - Dairy Beach.
When is the best time for intermediate surfers to surf South Africa?
The intermediate-rated breaks we map in South Africa are mostly at their best in April to September.
What kind of waves are the intermediate surf spots in South Africa?
Of the 4 intermediate breaks we map in South Africa, 3 are point breaks and 1 is a beach break.