Is April a good time for surfing at Elands Bay?
April is a fair month for surfing at Elands Bay; the best time is June–August. Waves 1.3 m, water 16°C (4/3 wetsuit), air 23°C.
Plan your trip to Elands BayEvery 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: 1.3 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 16°C, 4/3 wetsuit
- Air: 23°C by day, 13°C at night
- Weather: 28 sunny days, 4 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 April
1
AprPEAK SEASON
Durban
South Africa
2 m waves25° water25° air
1241 km away · Beginner-friendly · no wetsuit · ✈ DUR 28 km
2
AprGOOD
Cape St Francis
South Africa
3.1 m waves18° water22° air
641 km away · Intermediate and up · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ PLZ 76 km
3
AprGOOD
Supertubes
Jeffreys Bay · South Africa
3.1 m waves18° water23° air
644 km away · Advanced only · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ PLZ 63 km
4
AprGOOD
Victoria Bay
South Africa
2.7 m waves18° water21° air
436 km away · Intermediate and up · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ GRJ 16 km
5
AprGOOD
Muizenberg
South Africa
2.7 m waves17° water22° air
200 km away · Beginner-friendly · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ CPT 19 km
6
AprGOOD
Bloubergstrand
South Africa
2.7 m waves15° water23° air
166 km away · Intermediate and up · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ CPT 23 km
Within 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Other surfing spots in South Africa in April →Where to go surfing in April →Questions
Is April a good time for surfing at Elands Bay?
April is a fair month for surfing at Elands Bay; the best time is June–August. Waves 1.3 m, water 16°C (4/3 wetsuit), air 23°C.
How warm is the water at Elands Bay in April?
About 16°C: 4/3 wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Elands Bay in April?
About 1.3 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Elands Bay in April?
Around 23°C by day and 13°C at night, with about 28 sunny and 4 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in April?
Within 1,500 km: Durban (2 m waves), Cape St Francis (3.1 m waves) & Jeffreys Bay – Supertubes (3.1 m waves).
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