Farmer Burgers
Southwest South Africa, South Africa · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 0.8m
- Period
- 8.6s
- Wind
- 18 km/h Cross
- Tide
- Rising
Tide · today
Rising · High in 1h555-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in Africa/Johannesburg local
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Farmer Burgers is a reef break over mixed in Southwest South Africa, South Africa. It's at its best on 1–3m swells from the S / SW / W with light offshore winds from the NE / E / SE. 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
- Mixed
- Best tide
- all
- Best swell direction
- S, SW, W
- Best wind direction
- NE, E, SE
- Ideal wave size
- 1m – 3m
Farmer Burgers surf FAQ
Is Farmer Burgers good for beginners?+
Farmer Burgers is a reef break over mixed, usually breaking in the 1–3m range, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. Set the level to Beginner above and WaveCheck flags the smaller, cleaner hours worth paddling out for.
What's the best board for Farmer Burgers?+
Different days call for different boards. Farmer Burgers can get sizeable, so a shortboard comes into its own on bigger days, while a longboard still works when it drops small. Tap through the boards above to see the live score for whatever you'll be riding.
What are the best conditions for Farmer Burgers?+
Look for 1–3m of swell from the S / SW / W with light offshore winds from the NE / E / SE. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.
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