Lamberts Bay
Cederberg, South Africa · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 1.6m
- Period
- 13.8s
- Wind
- 26 km/h Cross
- 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 Lamberts Bay, scored for your board.
About Lamberts Bay
Lamberts Bay is a beach break over mixed in Cederberg, South Africa. It's at its best on swells from the WSW / W / WNW with light offshore winds from the E / ESE / SE, around low to mid 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
- Beach
- Bottom
- Mixed
- Best tide
- low,mid
- Best swell direction
- WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW
- Best wind direction
- E, ESE, SE, SSE
Lamberts Bay surf FAQ
Is Lamberts Bay good for beginners?+
Lamberts Bay is a beach break over mixed, 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 Lamberts Bay?+
Different days call for different boards. Lamberts Bay 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 Lamberts Bay?+
Lamberts Bay tends to work best around low to mid 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 Lamberts Bay?+
Look for from the WSW / W / WNW with light offshore winds from the E / ESE / SE. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.