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Cape Infanta 86.7
#1184 of 5753 surf spots in the world · 🇿🇦 South Africa · Western Cape · near Swellendam
Works almost every day, no off season, a mission to reach.
Works all yearRemoteIntermediate
Surf score86.7 /100
Surfable days100% of the year
Clean days42% groundswell + friendly wind
Groundswell63% period 11 s+
Typical size1.5 m 5.1 ft median
Water19°C a 3/2 wetsuit
Best time to surf Cape Infanta
The best time to surf Cape Infanta is May, June, July. The season runs Apr to Aug. In July the water sits around 16°C, so pack a 4/3 with boots, and the typical wave is 1.4 m. The nearest airport is CPT (215 km) and the nearest town is Swellendam (60 km).
| Month | Surfable | Clean | Size | Water | Suit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 100% | 16% | 1.6 m | 22°C | 2mm |
| Feb | 100% | 31% | 1.5 m | 22°C | vest |
| Mar | 100% | 36% | 1.5 m | 20°C | 2mm |
| Apr | 100% | 45% | 1.6 m | 19°C | 2mm |
| May | 100% | 71% | 1.5 m | 17°C | 3/2 |
| Jun | 99% | 69% | 1.4 m | 16°C | 3/2 |
| Jul | 100% | 77% | 1.4 m | 16°C | 4/3 |
| Aug | 100% | 68% | 1.6 m | 16°C | 3/2 |
| Sep | 100% | 36% | 1.6 m | 17°C | 3/2 |
| Oct | 100% | 31% | 1.6 m | 18°C | 3/2 |
| Nov | 100% | 28% | 1.5 m | 19°C | 2mm |
| Dec | 100% | 15% | 1.5 m | 21°C | 2mm |
Why 86.7
Seven parts, each normalised 0 to 1 and weighted; the sum is scaled so the best spot in the world is 100.
Consistency 26%
26.0
Clean days 24%
24.0
Groundswell 12%
12.0
Season spread 10%
10.0
Wave size 8%
4.4
Water comfort 10%
4.0
Access 10%
4.1
The detail
Faces 75° with 28% open water around it. Friendly morning wind 66% of days. Mean peak period 11.4 s. Days over 3 m: 1%. Mellow days (0.4 to 1.2 m): 18%. Months that work: 12 of 12. Coordinates -34.426, 20.866 (OpenStreetMap).
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