World › South Africa › Western Cape › Danger Point
Danger Point 84.2
#1445 of 5753 surf spots in the world · 🇿🇦 South Africa · Western Cape · near Hermanus
Works almost every day, no off season, real size comes through.
Works all yearBig waveAdvanced
Surf score84.2 /100
Surfable days94% of the year
Clean days25% groundswell + friendly wind
Groundswell66% period 11 s+
Typical size2.4 m 7.9 ft median
Water17°C a 3/2 wetsuit
Best time to surf Danger Point
The best time to surf Danger Point is April, June, August. The season runs Apr to Apr. In June the water sits around 16°C, so pack a 3/2 wetsuit, and the typical wave is 2.8 m. The nearest airport is CPT (98 km) and the nearest town is Hermanus (25 km).
| Month | Surfable | Clean | Size | Water | Suit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 98% | 17% | 2.2 m | 20°C | 2mm |
| Feb | 100% | 22% | 2.1 m | 19°C | 3/2 |
| Mar | 99% | 21% | 2.1 m | 18°C | 3/2 |
| Apr | 99% | 42% | 2.3 m | 18°C | 3/2 |
| May | 94% | 19% | 2.5 m | 17°C | 3/2 |
| Jun | 83% | 43% | 2.8 m | 16°C | 3/2 |
| Jul | 84% | 23% | 3.0 m | 16°C | 4/3 |
| Aug | 86% | 33% | 2.9 m | 15°C | 4/3 |
| Sep | 95% | 21% | 2.5 m | 16°C | 3/2 |
| Oct | 97% | 33% | 2.5 m | 17°C | 3/2 |
| Nov | 99% | 16% | 2.2 m | 18°C | 3/2 |
| Dec | 100% | 16% | 2.2 m | 18°C | 3/2 |
Why 84.2
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%
14.9
Groundswell 12%
12.0
Season spread 10%
10.0
Wave size 8%
8.0
Water comfort 10%
3.1
Access 10%
8.1
The detail
Faces 225° with 64% open water around it. Friendly morning wind 38% of days. Mean peak period 11.8 s. Days over 3 m: 22%. Mellow days (0.4 to 1.2 m): 0%. Months that work: 12 of 12. Coordinates -34.628, 19.303 (OpenStreetMap).
Spots nearby
Stinky Pits!🇿🇦 South Africa · score 92.6Gansbaai Reefs🇿🇦 South Africa · score 92.5The Toilet (Chowpoo)🇿🇦 South Africa · score 92.5De Kelders🇿🇦 South Africa · score 92.6
Compare Danger Point with 5,700 other spots
Filters by month, level and water, map, side by side comparison and a trip planner.
Open the interactive profileMore spots good in JuneFilters by month, level and water, map, side by side comparison and a trip planner.