Kanon
Garden Route Southern Cape South Africa, South Africa · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 1.8m
- Period
- 10.1s
- Wind
- 17 km/h Offshore
- Tide
- High
Tide · today
High · High in 51m5-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in Africa/Johannesburg local
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Kanon is a reef break over coral in Garden Route Southern Cape South Africa, South Africa. It's at its best on 2.1–6.300000000000001m swells from the SE / S / SW with light offshore winds from the SW / W / NW. 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
- Coral
- Best tide
- all
- Best swell direction
- SE, S, SW
- Best wind direction
- SW, W, NW
- Ideal wave size
- 2.1m – 6.300000000000001m
Kanon surf FAQ
Is Kanon good for beginners?+
Kanon is a reef break over coral, usually breaking in the 2.1–6.300000000000001m range, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. The coral 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 Kanon?+
Different days call for different boards. Kanon 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 Kanon?+
Look for 2.1–6.300000000000001m of swell from the SE / S / SW with light offshore winds from the SW / W / NW. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.
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