Is February a good time for surfing at Cape St Francis?
February is a good month for surfing at Cape St Francis (best: June–September). Waves 2.7 m, water 20°C (3/2 wetsuit), air 25°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: 2.7 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 20°C, 3/2 wetsuit
- Air: 25°C by day, 19°C at night
- Weather: 24 sunny days, 7 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 February
1
FebGOOD
Durban
South Africa
1.8 m waves26° water28° air
759 km away · Beginner-friendly · no wetsuit · ✈ DUR 28 km
2
FebGOOD
Victoria Bay
South Africa
2.5 m waves21° water25° air
212 km away · Intermediate and up · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ GRJ 16 km
3
FebGOOD
Supertubes
Jeffreys Bay · South Africa
2.7 m waves20° water26° air
22 km away · Advanced only · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ PLZ 63 km
4
FebGOOD
Muizenberg
South Africa
2.5 m waves18° water26° air
586 km away · Beginner-friendly · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ CPT 19 km
5
FebGOOD
Bloubergstrand
South Africa
2.5 m waves16° water28° air
589 km away · Intermediate and up · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ CPT 23 km
6
FebGOOD
Elands Bay
South Africa
1.4 m waves17° water26° air
641 km away · Intermediate and up · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ CPT 186 km
Within 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Other surfing spots in South Africa in February →Where to go surfing in February →Questions
Is February a good time for surfing at Cape St Francis?
February is a good month for surfing at Cape St Francis (best: June–September). Waves 2.7 m, water 20°C (3/2 wetsuit), air 25°C.
How warm is the water at Cape St Francis in February?
About 20°C: 3/2 wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Cape St Francis in February?
About 2.7 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Cape St Francis in February?
Around 25°C by day and 19°C at night, with about 24 sunny and 7 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in February?
Within 1,500 km: Durban (1.8 m waves), Victoria Bay (2.5 m waves) & Jeffreys Bay – Supertubes (2.7 m waves).
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