Where to go surf foiling in Africa in January
The 7 best surf foiling spots in Africa in January, ranked by wave height.
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Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Best for surf foiling in Africa in January: Le Morne (Mauritius), Pointe d'Esny (Mauritius) & Sal – Kite Beach (Cabo Verde).
- Water at the top 10: 15–28°C.
- Warm enough for no wetsuit: Le Morne & Pointe d'Esny.
- For beginners: Pointe d'Esny, Muizenberg & Imsouane.
By continent
Le MorneMauritius · water 28°C · air 30°C1.9 m wavesIntermediate and up · no wetsuit · ✈ MRU 39 km2
Pointe d'EsnyMauritius · water 28°C · air 28°C1.9 m wavesBeginner-friendly · no wetsuit · ✈ MRU 5 km3
Sal – Kite BeachCabo Verde · water 23°C · air 26°C2 m wavesIntermediate and up · shorty · ✈ SID 15 km4
MuizenbergSouth Africa · water 18°C · air 26°C2.5 m wavesBeginner-friendly · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ CPT 19 km5
ImsouaneMorocco · water 17°C · air 22°C2.6 m wavesBeginner-friendly · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ ESU 64 km6
EssaouiraMorocco · water 17°C · air 20°C2.5 m wavesIntermediate and up · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ ESU 14 km7
BloubergstrandSouth Africa · water 15°C · air 28°C2.5 m wavesIntermediate and up · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ CPT 23 kmThe 7 spots with the best surf foiling conditions in January, from years of weather data, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water. Wave height: average daily maximum.
Questions
Where is the best surf foiling in Africa in January?
Le Morne (Mauritius): 1.9 m waves; Pointe d'Esny (Mauritius): 1.9 m waves; Sal – Kite Beach (Cabo Verde): 2 m waves.
Where is the water warm in January?
Le Morne: 28°C, no wetsuit; Pointe d'Esny: 28°C, no wetsuit; Sal – Kite Beach: 23°C, shorty.
Where can beginners go surf foiling in January?
Good spots for beginners this month: Pointe d'Esny, Muizenberg & Imsouane.
Other months
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