Where to go surfing in Africa in November
The 16 best surfing spots in Africa in November, ranked by wave height.
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Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Best for surfing in Africa in November: Le Morne (Mauritius), Sal – Kite Beach (Cabo Verde) & Sal – Ponta Preta (Cabo Verde).
- Water at the top 10: 19–28°C.
- Warm enough for no wetsuit: Le Morne, Sal – Kite Beach & Sal – Ponta Preta.
- For beginners: Durban, Taghazout & Imsouane.
By continent
Le MorneMauritius · water 26°C · air 28°C1.9 m wavesIntermediate and up · no wetsuit · ✈ MRU 39 km2
Sal – Kite BeachCabo Verde · water 27°C · air 29°C1.8 m wavesIntermediate and up · no wetsuit · ✈ SID 15 km3
Sal – Ponta PretaCabo Verde · water 27°C · air 29°C1.8 m wavesAdvanced only · no wetsuit · ✈ SID 15 km4
DurbanSouth Africa · water 23°C · air 25°C1.9 m wavesBeginner-friendly · shorty · ✈ DUR 28 km5
Dakar – NgorSenegal · water 28°C · air 31°C1.7 m wavesIntermediate and up · no wetsuit · ✈ DSS 49 km6
TaghazoutMorocco · water 20°C · air 27°C2.2 m wavesBeginner-friendly · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ AGA 38 km7Taghazout – Anchor PointMorocco · water 20°C · air 27°C2.2 m wavesIntermediate and up · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ AGA 39 km8
ImsouaneMorocco · water 20°C · air 26°C2.3 m wavesBeginner-friendly · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ ESU 64 km9
Moulay BouzerktounMorocco · water 19°C · air 25°C2.3 m wavesAdvanced only · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ ESU 28 km10
SafiMorocco · water 19°C · air 21°C2.2 m wavesAdvanced only · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ ESU 110 km11
EssaouiraMorocco · water 19°C · air 24°C2.3 m wavesIntermediate and up · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ ESU 14 km12
Jeffreys Bay – SupertubesSouth Africa · water 19°C · air 23°C2.8 m wavesAdvanced only · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ PLZ 63 km13
MuizenbergSouth Africa · water 16°C · air 23°C2.6 m wavesBeginner-friendly · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ CPT 19 km14
BloubergstrandSouth Africa · water 15°C · air 26°C2.6 m wavesIntermediate and up · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ CPT 23 km15
TofoMozambique · water 26°C · air 27°C1.3 m wavesBeginner-friendly · no wetsuit · ✈ INH 14 km16
Skeleton BayNamibia · water 16°C · air 20°C1.4 m wavesAdvanced only · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ WVB 23 kmThe 16 spots with the best surfing conditions in November, from years of weather data, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water. Wave height: average daily maximum.
Questions
Where is the best surfing in Africa in November?
Le Morne (Mauritius): 1.9 m waves; Sal – Kite Beach (Cabo Verde): 1.8 m waves; Sal – Ponta Preta (Cabo Verde): 1.8 m waves.
Where is the water warm in November?
Dakar – Ngor: 28°C, no wetsuit; Sal – Kite Beach: 27°C, no wetsuit; Sal – Ponta Preta: 27°C, no wetsuit.
Where can beginners go surfing in November?
Good spots for beginners this month: Durban, Taghazout & Imsouane.
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