Is December a good time for surfing at Elands Bay?
December is a good month for surfing at Elands Bay (best: June–August). Waves 1.5 m, water 15°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 25°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: 1.5 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 15°C, 5/4 wetsuit and boots
- Air: 25°C by day, 16°C at night
- Weather: 31 sunny days, 2 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 December
1
DecGOOD
Victoria Bay
South Africa
2.4 m waves21° water23° air
436 km away · Intermediate and up · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ GRJ 16 km
2
DecGOOD
Durban
South Africa
1.8 m waves24° water27° air
1241 km away · Beginner-friendly · shorty · ✈ DUR 28 km
3
DecGOOD
Supertubes
Jeffreys Bay · South Africa
2.8 m waves20° water25° air
644 km away · Advanced only · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ PLZ 63 km
4
DecGOOD
Cape St Francis
South Africa
2.8 m waves20° water24° air
641 km away · Intermediate and up · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ PLZ 76 km
5
DecGOOD
Muizenberg
South Africa
2.5 m waves18° water24° air
200 km away · Beginner-friendly · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ CPT 19 km
6
DecGOOD
Bloubergstrand
South Africa
2.6 m waves14° water27° 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 December →Where to go surfing in December →Questions
Is December a good time for surfing at Elands Bay?
December is a good month for surfing at Elands Bay (best: June–August). Waves 1.5 m, water 15°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 25°C.
How warm is the water at Elands Bay in December?
About 15°C: 5/4 wetsuit and boots.
How big are the waves at Elands Bay in December?
About 1.5 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Elands Bay in December?
Around 25°C by day and 16°C at night, with about 31 sunny and 2 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in December?
Within 1,500 km: Victoria Bay (2.4 m waves), Durban (1.8 m waves) & Jeffreys Bay – Supertubes (2.8 m waves).
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