Cape St Francis
Eastern Cape, South Africa
Point breakAdvanced
The legendary point break that inspired The Endless Summer, a long, perfectly-peeling right over flat rock that Bruce Brown sought and found, cementing its place in surfing mythology.
Typical Conditions
The Surf Window
Swell Window
OptimalESE (120°)
WindowENE–S (60°–180°)
Size4-8ft
Wind
W
Offshore
Tide
Mid
LowMidHigh
Season
April–September
JFMAMJJASOND
The Wave
Type
Right
Bottom
Flat rock
Shape
Long, peeling right, smooth and classic on good days
Length
150–250m
Skill Level
- •Who it's for: Advanced
- •Why: The flat rock bottom is unforgiving on wipeouts, and the current requires understanding of the break.
Hazards
- •Flat rock bottom, no give on wipeouts
- •White sharks in the Eastern Cape
- •Strong current along the point
- •The famous 1960s sandbanks have shifted, conditions vary significantly from year to year
Local Tips
- •The 1966 Endless Summer film created the myth; the wave still fires but requires the right sandbank configuration to reach its legendary form.
- •The St Francis Bay area is a charming destination beyond the surf, canal houses, golf, and excellent restaurants.
Location
-34.2081, 24.8327