Surf spot

Vleesbaai

Forecast conditions and map view for Vleesbaai in South Africa, South Garden Route. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: South Africa, South Garden Route
Coordinates: -34.2920, 21.9261

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Wave height (m)	1.1	1.1	1	1	1.1	1.3	1.7	1.6	1.8	1.8	1.8	2	1.9	2.2	2.2	2.6	2.2	2.1	2.2	2	1.8	1.6	1.5	1.4	1.3	1.2	1.1	1	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.7	0.9	1	1	1.1	1.3	1.5	1.5	1.4	1.3	1.3	1.2	1.4	1.5	1.4	1.3	1.4	1.3	1.3	1.2	1.2	1.4	1.4
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Wave period (s)	6.3	6.5	6.8	6.8	8.6	7.8	8	8.4	8.3	8.2	7.2	7.2	6.9	7.7	7.8	7.8	8.3	8.4	8.1	8.1	7.8	7.7	7.5	7.7	7.9	7.8	7.9	8	8	8.1	7.5	7.5	7.7	9.6	10.9	10.4	8.9	10.2	9.8	9.7	9.5	9.3	9.6	7	7.7	6.7	5.5	5.8	6.7	6.6	6.5	6.5	7.3	7.8	7.2	6
Wave energy (kJ)	98	95	102	89	173	196	357	380	431	417	343	393	358	587	607	859	635	611	635	518	407	307	250	232	211	172	151	128	112	105	92	90	76	96	201	201	167	268	325	430	417	349	302	156	165	171	135	126	156	161	152	152	164	173	189	148
Wind speed (km/h)	18.7	19.8	27.8	5.2	14.7	33.6	34.4	38.6	39.4	42.9	44.7	37.2	32	29.6	30.2	8.2	13.8	6.7	2.3	22.2	13.9	9.4	15.6	6.4	7.8	9.4	9.7	13.8	15.3	18.3	1	3.6	20.1	6.3	15	24.1	27.5	20.7	5.4	6.4	9	5.6	24.2	27.7	20.5	19.1	17.7	23.6	17.2	5.6	1.9	13.3	25.7	21.5	11.5	12
Wind direction	ESECross-off	SECross-off	SECross-off	NECross-on	SECross-off	SECross-off	ESECross-off	EBlown out	EBlown out	EBlown out	EBlown out	EBlown out	ECross	ECross	ECross	ENECross-on	ENECross-on	NNEOnshore	WSWGlassy	SWCross-off	SOffshore	ENECross-on	ENECross-on	NECross-on	WNWCross	NNWOnshore	WNWCross-on	NWCross-on	SWCross-off	SOffshore	SEGlassy	EGlassy	SWCross-off	SSWCross-off	SSEOffshore	SSEOffshore	SOffshore	SSEOffshore	ECross	NNWOnshore	NWCross-on	SECross-off	ECross	ECross	ECross	ESECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ENECross-on	WSWGlassy	SSWCross-off	SSWOffshore	SSWOffshore	SWCross-off	WCross

Vleesbaai is a quiet surf and beach destination on South Africa’s South Garden Route, tucked between Mossel Bay and the scenic coastal farms of the Southern Cape. It’s better known for its peaceful, off-the-beaten-path feel than for heavy crowds, making it appealing for surfers looking for a more uncrowded setup.

Surf conditions

Wave type: Mainly beach-break and some nearby pointy/reef-influenced sections depending on the exact stretch of coast.
Best swell: Works best with solid South / Southwest swell from the Southern Ocean.
Wind: Offshore conditions are often best with light northeast/easterly winds; strong onshore winds can make it messy.
Skill level: Can suit intermediate surfers, though conditions can vary a lot and some days can be more powerful or tricky.

What it’s like

Crowd factor: Usually low compared with big-name Garden Route surf spots.
Atmosphere: Relaxed, rural, and scenic — more about nature and solitude than nightlife or a surf-town scene.
Scenery: Long sandy coastline, farmland nearby, and dramatic South Cape ocean views.

Good to know

Conditions can be highly tide- and swell-dependent.
Because it’s less developed, amenities and surf infrastructure may be limited.
Always check local knowledge, weather, tides, and safety before paddling out, especially if the swell is large.