Loch Ness
Gqeberha, South Africa · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 1.6m
- Period
- 14.6s
- Wind
- 27 km/h Cross
- Tide
- Low
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Tide · today
Low · High in 4h305-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in Africa/Johannesburg local
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Days 6–10 for Loch Ness, scored for your board.
About Loch Ness
Loch Ness is a reef break over rock in Gqeberha, South Africa. It's at its best on swells from the ENE / E / ESE with light offshore winds from the N / W / WNW, around 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
- high
- Best swell direction
- ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW
- Best wind direction
- N, W, WNW, NW, NNW
Loch Ness surf FAQ
Is Loch Ness good for beginners?+
Loch Ness 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 Loch Ness?+
Different days call for different boards. Loch Ness 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 Loch Ness?+
Loch Ness tends to work best around 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 Loch Ness?+
Look for from the ENE / E / ESE with light offshore winds from the N / W / WNW. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.