South Africa Surfing Travel Guide
South Africa
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Surfing
Across South Africa there are literally hundreds of respectable surf sites that can cater for all levels and abilities. On the Eastern Cape around KwaZulu Natal you can base yourself in Durban and then venture out to a number of beaches. The highlights of this area include a visit to New Pier, Bay of Plenty or Cave Rock. These beaches offer hollow beach breaks, points and classic beach breaks as well as beautiful coastal scenery and high quality surf. Winter (May to August) is the best time to visit but the surf is up all year round here!
Further south on the Eastern Cape don’t miss the surf at Nahoon Beach and Port St’Johns. Another gem in this area is Jeffreys Bay just west of Port Elizabeth. Home to the Billabong Pro Surf event, it doesn’t hold this auspicious title for no reason and boasts some of the most consistent surf in SA. The main surf event is held in July and a real treat for any surf enthusiast to witness.
Over on the Western Cape the beaches are sandy, the scenery is breathtaking and although the water is considerably cooler the surf is again consistent. Travel down to Camp’s Bay, Clifton, Hermanaus, Muizenberg or Bloubergstrand to sample the great waves of the Western Cape.
