Four Poles
KwaDukuza, South Africa · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 1.7m
- Period
- 9.4s
- Wind
- 25 km/h Cross
- Tide
- Low
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Tide · today
Low · High in 4h395-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in Africa/Johannesburg local
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Days 6–10 for Four Poles, scored for your board.
About Four Poles
Four Poles is a reef break over rock in KwaDukuza, South Africa. It's at its best on swells from the NNE / NE / ENE with light offshore winds from the W / WNW / NW, around mid to high tide. 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
- mid,high
- Best swell direction
- NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW
- Best wind direction
- W, WNW, NW, NNW
Four Poles surf FAQ
Is Four Poles good for beginners?+
Four Poles 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 Four Poles?+
Different days call for different boards. Four Poles 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 tide is best for surfing Four Poles?+
Four Poles tends to work best around mid to high tide. The tide chart above shows the current stage plus the next high and low, so you can time your session.
What are the best conditions for Four Poles?+
Look for from the NNE / NE / ENE with light offshore winds from the W / WNW / NW. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.