Located on the Cape Peninsula, South Africa, Koeelbay (Main Beach) is a fun beach break that offers up hollow peaks more days than not. The waves here require some skill to surf and break for up to 100 meters (328 feet) over a rock and sand bottom.
What are the best surf conditions for Koeelbay (Main Beach)?
Koeelbay (Main Beach) gets good between chest-high and triple overhead. We recommend riding a shortboard and then stepping up as the size picks up. This break is good for all levels of surfer depending on the size. The surf here is consistent (7/10) and will get busy at peak times (5/10). The best winds are from the East. The best swells are from the Southwest. It works best on a mid to high 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.
