The Surf Window

Long Beach

Western Cape, South Africa

Beach breakBeginner

A wide, sandy beach break on the Cape Peninsula south of Cape Town, a consistent intermediate break and one of South Africa's best windsurfing spots, sharing the same bay.

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

Shape

Punchy, medium-speed beach-break peaks

Length

50–100m

Skill Level

  • •Who it's for: Intermediate
  • •Why: Sandy bottom and consistent peaks are forgiving, but cold water and strong onshore winds require preparation.

Hazards

  • •Cold water, 4/3 wetsuit required year-round
  • •Strong SE wind, the Cape Doctor is among the strongest coastal winds in the world
  • •White sharks in the broader peninsula area

Local Tips

  • •The SE wind that destroys most Cape Town surf actually creates offshore conditions here, time your sessions around wind forecasts.
  • •Kommetjie village nearby has a good cafe scene for post-surf warm-ups.

Location

Map showing the location of Long Beach in Western Cape, South Africa

-34.1358, 18.4272