Is August a good time for surfing at Cape St Francis?
August is one of the best months for surfing at Cape St Francis. Waves 3.8 m, water 17°C (4/3 wetsuit), air 20°C.
Plan your trip to Cape St FrancisEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 3.8 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 17°C, 4/3 wetsuit
- Air: 20°C by day, 12°C at night
- Weather: 29 sunny days, 6 rainy days
Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for surfing in August
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AugPEAK SEASON
Durban
South Africa
2.1 m waves21° water23° air
759 km away · Beginner-friendly · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ DUR 28 km
2
AugPEAK SEASON
Supertubes
Jeffreys Bay · South Africa
3.8 m waves16° water20° air
22 km away · Advanced only · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ PLZ 63 km
3
AugPEAK SEASON
Victoria Bay
South Africa
3.1 m waves16° water19° air
212 km away · Intermediate and up · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ GRJ 16 km
4
AugPEAK SEASON
Muizenberg
South Africa
3.3 m waves14° water17° air
586 km away · Beginner-friendly · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ CPT 19 km
5
AugPEAK SEASON
Bloubergstrand
South Africa
3.3 m waves14° water18° air
589 km away · Intermediate and up · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ CPT 23 km
6
AugPEAK SEASON
Elands Bay
South Africa
1.9 m waves13° water19° air
641 km away · Intermediate and up · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ CPT 186 km
Within 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Other surfing spots in South Africa in August →Where to go surfing in August →Questions
Is August a good time for surfing at Cape St Francis?
August is one of the best months for surfing at Cape St Francis. Waves 3.8 m, water 17°C (4/3 wetsuit), air 20°C.
How warm is the water at Cape St Francis in August?
About 17°C: 4/3 wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Cape St Francis in August?
About 3.8 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Cape St Francis in August?
Around 20°C by day and 12°C at night, with about 29 sunny and 6 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in August?
Within 1,500 km: Durban (2.1 m waves), Jeffreys Bay – Supertubes (3.8 m waves) & Victoria Bay (3.1 m waves).
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