The Wreck
Garden Route Southern Cape South Africa, South Africa · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 1.7m
- Period
- 10.5s
- Wind
- 16 km/h Offshore
- Tide
- High
Tide · today
High · High in 1h045-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in Africa/Johannesburg local
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The Wreck is a beach break over sand in Garden Route Southern Cape South Africa, South Africa. It's at its best on 0.6–3.5999999999999996m 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
- Beach
- Bottom
- Sand
- Best tide
- all
- Best swell direction
- SE, S, SW
- Best wind direction
- SW, W, NW
- Ideal wave size
- 0.6m – 3.5999999999999996m
The Wreck surf FAQ
Is The Wreck good for beginners?+
The Wreck is a beach break over sand, usually breaking in the 0.6–3.5999999999999996m 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 The Wreck?+
Different days call for different boards. The Wreck 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 The Wreck?+
Look for 0.6–3.5999999999999996m 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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