Is September a good time for surfing at Elands Bay?
September is a good month for surfing at Elands Bay (best: June–August). Waves 1.6 m, water 14°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 20°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: 1.6 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 14°C, 5/4 wetsuit and boots
- Air: 20°C by day, 11°C at night
- Weather: 27 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 September
1
SepPEAK SEASON
Durban
South Africa
2.1 m waves21° water23° air
1241 km away · Beginner-friendly · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ DUR 28 km
2
SepPEAK SEASON
Cape St Francis
South Africa
3.6 m waves18° water20° air
641 km away · Intermediate and up · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ PLZ 76 km
3
SepPEAK SEASON
Supertubes
Jeffreys Bay · South Africa
3.6 m waves17° water20° air
644 km away · Advanced only · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ PLZ 63 km
4
SepPEAK SEASON
Victoria Bay
South Africa
3.1 m waves16° water19° air
436 km away · Intermediate and up · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ GRJ 16 km
5
SepGOOD
Muizenberg
South Africa
3 m waves15° water19° air
200 km away · Beginner-friendly · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ CPT 19 km
6
SepGOOD
Bloubergstrand
South Africa
3 m waves14° water20° 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 September →Where to go surfing in September →Questions
Is September a good time for surfing at Elands Bay?
September is a good month for surfing at Elands Bay (best: June–August). Waves 1.6 m, water 14°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 20°C.
How warm is the water at Elands Bay in September?
About 14°C: 5/4 wetsuit and boots.
How big are the waves at Elands Bay in September?
About 1.6 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Elands Bay in September?
Around 20°C by day and 11°C at night, with about 27 sunny and 6 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in September?
Within 1,500 km: Durban (2.1 m waves), Cape St Francis (3.6 m waves) & Jeffreys Bay – Supertubes (3.6 m waves).
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