Surf spot

Baggies

Forecast conditions and map view for Baggies in South Africa, Hibiscous Coast. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: South Africa, Hibiscous Coast
Coordinates: -30.0785, 30.8731

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.8	0.9	1.2	1.4	1.3	1.2	1.3	1.3	1.5	2	2.3	2.4	2.5	2.1	1.9	1.9	1.8	1.8	1.8	1.8	1.7	1.6	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.4	1.3	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.5	1.2	1.3	1.3	1.1	1.3	1.9	2.1	1.9	2.5	2.7	2.9	2.7	2.9	2.8	2.4	2.1	2.2	2.1	1.9	1.8
Wave direction	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	ESE	E	E	E	ESE	ESE	ESE	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	ESE	E	ESE	SSE	ESE	ESE	ESE	E	ESE	ESE	ESE	E	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE
Wave period (s)	8.1	7.9	7.7	7.4	7.3	9.7	9.5	6	5.4	5.6	5.8	6.9	7.2	7.1	7	7	7	6.8	6.7	6.7	7	7.2	7.2	7.2	7	7.1	7.3	7.5	7.5	7.5	7.8	8	7.3	8.1	7.7	6.3	7.3	7.5	7.3	7.8	6.3	6.1	6.3	6.5	6.8	6.9	7.1	7.5	7.3	7.2	6.9	7.3	7	6.9	6.9	6.9
Wave energy (kJ)	100	88	79	67	58	113	140	104	108	106	92	161	168	215	400	535	555	560	383	338	359	343	346	339	318	291	263	260	250	240	225	203	162	180	182	188	161	182	175	137	136	257	338	310	605	704	836	831	896	790	530	455	476	412	358	309
Wind speed (km/h)	4.6	1.8	2.2	8.9	15.5	15.5	14.4	17.1	21.2	16.3	24.3	33.4	42.8	40.5	37.3	32.4	12.6	11.9	6.5	12.6	12.7	14.2	5.4	6.5	5.6	7.2	2.3	13.4	14.2	27.6	22	20.8	27.9	18.7	19.6	18.6	17.4	18.8	11.8	8.1	16.5	19.1	13.1	8	15.5	13	18.1	14.9	11.1	9.8	6.9	5.8	9.8	7.9	7.2	7.2
Wind direction	ENEGlassy	NEGlassy	SGlassy	SEOnshore	EOnshore	ENECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on	NECross	NECross	NNECross	NECross-on	NEBlown out	NEBlown out	NEBlown out	NECross	NNECross	NWOffshore	SECross-on	EOnshore	EOnshore	SSWCross	NWOffshore	NWCross-off	NWOffshore	NWOffshore	NWGlassy	ESEOnshore	SSECross-on	SSWCross	SWCross-off	SWCross	SSWCross	SSWCross	SWCross-off	SSWCross	SWCross	SWCross-off	WSWCross-off	SSWCross	SCross-on	SCross-on	SSECross-on	SSECross-on	SSECross-on	SSECross-on	SEOnshore	SECross-on	SSECross-on	SWCross-off	SSWCross	WOffshore	SWCross-off	WSWCross-off	WOffshore	WSWCross-off

Baggies on South Africa’s Hibiscus Coast is a generally mellow, scenic surf spot known for fun, user-friendly waves rather than heavy reef breaks. It sits on a stretch of coastline that gets plenty of ocean energy, so conditions can produce clean, peeling waves when the swell and wind line up.

What it’s like

Wave type: Mostly a beachbreak-style setup, with shifting sandbanks that can create lefts and rights
Best for: Beginners to intermediate surfers, depending on size and sand conditions
Wave character: Usually softer and more forgiving than more powerful nearby breaks, but it can still get punchy on bigger swells
Crowds: Often a local surf spot, so expect some company when conditions are good

Conditions

Works best with light offshore winds and a solid but manageable swell
Like many South Coast spots, it can be weather- and sand-dependent, meaning the quality changes with tides and recent swell direction
Can offer long, rideable sections when the banks are aligned

Vibe and setting

The Hibiscus Coast is known for its warm-water, subtropical feel, attractive beaches, and relaxed surf-town atmosphere. Baggies fits that vibe well: it’s the kind of break that can deliver a fun, cruisy session without needing huge surf or advanced skill.

Good to know

Conditions can change quickly, so it’s worth checking local reports before paddling out
Be aware of currents, rips, and shifting sandbars
Respect local surfers and surf etiquette, especially at busier times