Surf spot

Garfield

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

Country: South Africa, Hibiscous Coast
Coordinates: -30.0717, 30.8764

Metric
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Wave height (m)	1	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	1.2	1.2	1.3	1.3	1.2	1.3	1.3	1.5	2	2.3	2.4	2.3	2.1	1.9	1.8	1.7	1.7	1.7	1.7	1.6	1.5	1.4	1.4	1.3	1.4	1.4	1.5	1.7	1.6	1.2	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.7	1.7	1.9	1.8	1.9	2.1	2.5
Wave direction	ESE	ESE	S	S	S	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	E	E	E	E	E	ESE	ESE	ESE	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	S	S	S	SSE	S	ESE	ESE	ESE	E	ESE	E	ESE	E	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE
Wave period (s)	8.7	8	10.6	10.3	7.5	7.5	8.1	8.2	8	7.7	7.3	7	9.4	9.3	5.3	5.4	5.5	5.6	5.7	6.8	7.2	7.2	7	6.9	6.8	6.7	6.8	6.9	7	7	7.1	7.1	7	7	7.2	7.3	7.3	7.6	6.3	6.3	6.7	6.6	6.8	7.8	7.5	7.3	6.7	6.8	6.5	6.3	6.5	6.2	6.2	6.3	6.8	7.2
Wave energy (kJ)	144	108	174	150	80	79	106	117	102	92	79	66	113	100	85	90	99	109	100	159	168	221	394	486	541	484	400	344	306	281	285	285	279	257	221	209	200	183	153	160	189	240	228	190	202	172	149	166	145	224	233	279	260	282	394	660
Wind speed (km/h)	3.4	1.9	2.2	12.1	20.9	15.4	5.8	6.4	8.5	3.3	3.6	14.2	16.6	18	13.2	16.8	17.8	15.6	23.7	33.7	44.4	40.5	36.8	29.2	6.7	5	3.4	7.8	12	12.6	3.6	6.2	6.7	6.3	1.1	12.8	19.1	21.6	12.8	10.3	8.7	6.9	28	36.2	31.6	23.9	17.8	13	8.7	5.4	5	4.8	1	1.5	5.6	22.7
Wind direction	ESEGlassy	WNWGlassy	NGlassy	ENECross-off	ECross	ECross	ENECross-off	NECross-off	NECross-off	NGlassy	EGlassy	ESECross-on	ECross	ENECross-off	NECross-off	NECross-off	NECross-off	NECross-off	NNECross-off	NECross-off	NEBlown out	NEBlown out	NEBlown out	NNECross-off	NWCross-off	NNWCross-off	WSWGlassy	ESECross	NOffshore	WNWCross-off	SWGlassy	NWCross-off	NWCross-off	WNWCross-off	SGlassy	SECross-on	SSEOnshore	SOnshore	SWCross-on	WSWCross-on	WSWCross-on	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	SSWBlown out	SSWOnshore	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	WCross	SSEGlassy	SWGlassy	NNWGlassy	SECross-on	ESECross-on

Garfield on South Africa’s Hibiscus Coast is a quiet, often overlooked surf spot with a more local, low-key feel than the region’s better-known breaks. It typically offers a beachbreak setup with waves shaped by the Indian Ocean swell, making it a good option when conditions line up in the right direction and size.

What it’s like

Wave type: Mostly beachbreak
Best for: Intermediate surfers, though it can be fun for beginners on smaller days
Crowds: Usually less crowded than major nearby surf destinations
Conditions: Can be playful and rippable when the sandbanks are working, but may be inconsistent depending on season and swell

Surfing conditions

The Hibiscus Coast gets a mix of summer cyclone swells and winter groundswell, with offshore winds often helping shape the waves. Garfield can offer: - Clean, lined-up peaks on the right swell - Fast, punchy sections at times - Smaller, softer waves on calmer days

Vibe and setting

The area has a laid-back coastal atmosphere, with warm-water surf and subtropical scenery typical of the KwaZulu-Natal coast. It’s the kind of spot that appeals to surfers looking for a less commercial, more relaxed session.

Things to keep in mind

Sandbanks can shift, so the quality can change quickly
Check local knowledge before paddling out
Be mindful of currents and shorebreak, especially when the surf is bigger