Surfing in South Africa in April
In April the best surfing in South Africa is at Durban, Jeffreys Bay – Supertubes & Cape St Francis.
Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 2.5 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 15–25°C, 5/4 wetsuit and boots at 15°C; 4/3 wetsuit at 16–18°C; no wetsuit at 25°C
- Air: 23°C by day, 15°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 26 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 7; a day can have both
- Warm enough for no wetsuit: Durban.
- For beginners: Durban & Muizenberg.
When are you planning to go?
1
AprPEAK SEASON
Durban
South Africa
2 m waves25° water25° air
Beginner-friendly · no wetsuit · ✈ DUR 28 km
2
AprGOOD
Supertubes
Jeffreys Bay · South Africa
3.1 m waves18° water23° air
Advanced only · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ PLZ 63 km
3
AprGOOD
Cape St Francis
South Africa
3.1 m waves18° water22° air
Intermediate and up · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ PLZ 76 km
4
AprGOOD
Muizenberg
South Africa
2.7 m waves17° water22° air
Beginner-friendly · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ CPT 19 km
5
AprGOOD
Victoria Bay
South Africa
2.7 m waves18° water21° air
Intermediate and up · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ GRJ 16 km
6
AprGOOD
Bloubergstrand
South Africa
2.7 m waves15° water23° air
Intermediate and up · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ CPT 23 km
7
AprGOOD
Elands Bay
South Africa
1.3 m waves16° water23° air
Intermediate and up · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ CPT 186 km
Averages of the 7 spots on this page. Wave height: average daily maximum.
Questions
Where to go surfing in South Africa in April?
Durban: 2 m waves; Jeffreys Bay – Supertubes: 3.1 m waves; Cape St Francis: 3.1 m waves.
How warm is the water in South Africa in April?
15–25°C: 5/4 wetsuit and boots at 15°C; 4/3 wetsuit at 16–18°C; no wetsuit at 25°C.
Where can beginners go surfing in April?
Good spots for beginners this month: Durban & Muizenberg.
Which airport is closest?
King Shaka International Airport (DUR), 28 km from Durban; Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ), 63 km from Jeffreys Bay – Supertubes; Cape Town International Airport (CPT), 19 km from Muizenberg.
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