Is February a good time for surfing at Elands Bay?
February is a good month for surfing at Elands Bay (best: June–August). Waves 1.4 m, water 17°C (4/3 wetsuit), air 26°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: 1.4 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 17°C, 4/3 wetsuit
- Air: 26°C by day, 17°C at night
- Weather: 28 sunny days, 1 rainy day
Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for surfing in February
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FebGOOD
Durban
South Africa
1.8 m waves26° water28° air
1241 km away · Beginner-friendly · no wetsuit · ✈ DUR 28 km
2
FebGOOD
Victoria Bay
South Africa
2.5 m waves21° water25° air
436 km away · Intermediate and up · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ GRJ 16 km
3
FebGOOD
Supertubes
Jeffreys Bay · South Africa
2.7 m waves20° water26° air
644 km away · Advanced only · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ PLZ 63 km
4
FebGOOD
Cape St Francis
South Africa
2.7 m waves20° water25° air
641 km away · Intermediate and up · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ PLZ 76 km
5
FebGOOD
Muizenberg
South Africa
2.5 m waves18° water26° air
200 km away · Beginner-friendly · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ CPT 19 km
6
FebGOOD
Bloubergstrand
South Africa
2.5 m waves16° water28° air
166 km away · Intermediate and up · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ CPT 23 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 Elands Bay?
February is a good month for surfing at Elands Bay (best: June–August). Waves 1.4 m, water 17°C (4/3 wetsuit), air 26°C.
How warm is the water at Elands Bay in February?
About 17°C: 4/3 wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Elands Bay in February?
About 1.4 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Elands Bay in February?
Around 26°C by day and 17°C at night, with about 28 sunny and 1 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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