Bellows
Retreat, South Africa · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 1.8m
- Period
- 14.1s
- Wind
- 22 km/h Onshore
- Tide
- Low
Get an alert when Bellows hits 7+
Set your board and level once and the app pings you the moment it's on.
Tide · today
Low · High in 4h005-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in Africa/Johannesburg local
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Days 6–10 for Bellows, scored for your board.
About Bellows
Bellows is a reef break over rock in Retreat, South Africa. It's at its best on swells from the ESE / SE / SSE with light offshore winds from the N / NNE / NE. Every hour is scored for your board and skill level, so the rating reflects how it suits what you ride — not a one-size-fits-all star.
- Break type
- Reef
- Bottom
- Rock
- Best tide
- all
- Best swell direction
- ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW
- Best wind direction
- N, NNE, NE, NW, NNW
Bellows surf FAQ
Is Bellows good for beginners?+
Bellows is a reef break over rock, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. The rock bottom rewards some confidence in the water and awareness of what's beneath you, especially as the size picks up. Set the level to Beginner above and WaveCheck flags the smaller, cleaner hours worth paddling out for.
What's the best board for Bellows?+
Different days call for different boards. Bellows handles a range of boards — a longboard or fish when it's small, a shortboard when there's more push. Tap through the boards above to see the live score for whatever you'll be riding.
What are the best conditions for Bellows?+
Look for from the ESE / SE / SSE with light offshore winds from the N / NNE / NE. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.