Kokkerot
Overstrand, South Africa · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 1.4m
- Period
- 14s
- Wind
- 19 km/h Onshore
- Tide
- Low
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Tide · today
Low · High in 4h015-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in Africa/Johannesburg local
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Days 6–10 for Kokkerot, scored for your board.
About Kokkerot
Kokkerot is a reef break over rock in Overstrand, South Africa. It's at its best on swells from the WSW / W with light offshore winds from the N / WNW / NW, around low 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
- low
- Best swell direction
- WSW, W
- Best wind direction
- N, WNW, NW, NNW
Kokkerot surf FAQ
Is Kokkerot good for beginners?+
Kokkerot 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 Kokkerot?+
Different days call for different boards. Kokkerot 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 Kokkerot?+
Kokkerot tends to work best around low 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 Kokkerot?+
Look for from the WSW / W with light offshore winds from the N / WNW / NW. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.