The Surf Window

Llandudno

Western Cape, South Africa

Beach breakAdvanced

A secluded, powerful beach break tucked into a dramatic cove below the Twelve Apostles mountains, accessible only on foot and raw, heavy peaks in one of Cape Town's most beautiful settings.

Typical Conditions

The Surf Window

Swell Window

N
OptimalSSW (210°)
WindowSSE–W (150°–270°)
Size4-8ft

Wind

W

Offshore

Tide

Any

LowMidHigh

Season

April–September

JFMAMJJASOND

The Wave

Type

Both

Bottom

Sand and rock

Shape

Heavy, hollow beach-break peaks, fast and powerful

Length

50–100m

Skill Level

  • •Who it's for: Advanced
  • •Why: Heavy, hollow waves over a rock-based bottom, cold water, and no lifeguards demand experience.

Hazards

  • •Rocks at both ends of the beach
  • •Cold water, full wetsuit essential
  • •No lifeguards
  • •White shark activity in Table Bay

Local Tips

  • •Access via a steep footpath from the car park above, the walk is short but the road is narrow.
  • •One of Cape Town's most exclusive residential areas surrounds the beach; park considerately.

Location

Map showing the location of Llandudno in Western Cape, South Africa

-34.0066, 18.3474