Located on the Cape Peninsula, South Africa, Koeelbay (Ledges) is a fun reef break that offers up some deep but short barrels when the conditions line up. The waves here require some skill to surf and break for up to 50 meters (164 feet) over a rock and sand bottom.
What are the best surf conditions for Koeelbay (Ledges)?
Koeelbay (Ledges) gets good between head high and triple overhead. We recommend riding a shortboard and then stepping up here. This break is good for intermediate and advanced-level surfers. The surf here is consistent (7/10) and will get busy at peak times (5/10). The best winds are from the East or Southeast. The best swells are from the South or Southwest. It works best on a mid-tide.
We recommend wearing a 3/2 in the summer when water temperatures rise to 19 degrees Celsius (66°F). In winter, a 4/3 is best when temps drop to 15 degrees Celsius (59°F). See the temperature chart below for more data on this.
