Pastures
Southwest South Africa, South Africa · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 0.6m
- Period
- 9.6s
- Wind
- 5 km/h Cross
- Tide
- High
Tide · today
High · High in 36m5-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in Africa/Johannesburg local
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Pastures is a reef break over mixed in Southwest South Africa, South Africa. It's at its best on 1.2–3.5999999999999996m swells from the W / NW / N with light offshore winds from the S / SW / W. 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
- Mixed
- Best tide
- all
- Best swell direction
- W, NW, N
- Best wind direction
- S, SW, W
- Ideal wave size
- 1.2m – 3.5999999999999996m
Pastures surf FAQ
Is Pastures good for beginners?+
Pastures is a reef break over mixed, usually breaking in the 1.2–3.5999999999999996m range, 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 Pastures?+
Different days call for different boards. Pastures 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 Pastures?+
Look for 1.2–3.5999999999999996m of swell from the W / NW / N with light offshore winds from the S / SW / W. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.
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