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Cape St. Francis: surf spot in Cape St Francis
Suits all levels.
- Wave
- Point break, right-hander
- Level
- all levels
- Faces
- NE (offshore wind: SW)
- Best tide
- all tides (from surfnerd.com and en.wannasurf.com, checked 2026-11-05)
- Best season
- May – Sep: May, June, July, August, September
- Water temperature
- 14–22°C (shorty or rash vest (warmest) to 4/3 mm (coldest))
- Location
- Cape St Francis, South Africa (-34.1735, 24.8402)
Places to stay near Cape St. Francis
- Palamos on Sea (0.6 km away): Hotel
- Coral Tree Self-Catering (0.8 km away): Holiday rental
- Air BnB (0.9 km away): Guesthouse
- Cycads on Sea Guest House (0.9 km away): Hotel
- Heath House (0.9 km away): Hotel
- The Sands (1.0 km away): B&B
- Cottage on the Hill (1.1 km away): B&B
- Anchor Drift - Four-Bedroom House (1.1 km away): Holiday rental
Surf schools near Cape St. Francis
- St Francis Main Beach (1.1 km away)
- Fore Royal St Fancis Bay (1.6 km away)
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to surf Cape St. Francis?
Cape St. Francis is in Cape St Francis, where the best surf season is May – Sep (May, June, July, August and September). It works best at this tide: all tides. The wind is offshore there when it blows from the SW.
What wind is offshore at Cape St. Francis?
Cape St. Francis faces NE, so wind from the SW blows offshore and grooms the waves, while wind from the NE blows onshore and makes them choppy. The forecast on this page rates every hour with its wind.
What is the best tide to surf Cape St. Francis?
The best tide at Cape St. Francis is all tides, from published surf guides (surfnerd.com and en.wannasurf.com, checked 2026-11-05). The forecast on this page weighs each hour’s tide and shows the best window each day.
Is Cape St. Francis good for beginners?
Cape St. Francis suits all levels on an average day; check the size in the forecast before you go out.
Where can I stay near Cape St. Francis?
The nearest places to stay are Palamos on Sea (0.6 km away), Coral Tree Self-Catering (0.8 km away), Air BnB (0.9 km away) and Cycads on Sea Guest House (0.9 km away). Swell Cabin lists 60 places to stay within 10 km of Cape St Francis.
What is the surf forecast for Cape St. Francis?
Swell Cabin rates Cape St. Francis hour by hour for the next 7 days (Flat, Poor, Fair, Good, Great, Epic) from the way it faces, its level and its best tide, with the swell and wind forecast, and shows the best time each day.
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