Cape St Francis
South Africa
Point breakRight-handIntermediateApril to September (winter swells)
About This Break
The "Bruce's Beauties" of The Endless Summer — a long, peeling right-hand point that helped launch the surf-travel dream. Cape St Francis is an intermediate-level right-hand point break in South Africa, delivering high quality waves for improving surfers ready to progress. It is most consistent from April to September (winter swells). All tides; best on a pushing tide. Rocks and strong currents run around the point, so plan your entry and exit carefully. Surfers drawn to Cape St Francis can browse beachfront homes, villas and lots for sale around South Africa with International Surf Properties.
Spot Characteristics
Wave Type
Point break
Wave Direction
Right-hand
Wave Quality
High quality
Tides
All tides; best on a pushing tide
Consistency
Consistent through the season
Best Season
April to September (winter swells)
Suitable For
Intermediate
Region
Africa
Local Knowledge
Crowds
Moderate; can get busy in peak season
Rocks and strong currents run around the point, so plan your entry and exit carefully.
