Herold's Bay
Garden Route · South Africa
Beach break in a baygood for beginners and intermediates
Sheltered cove with a right off the rocks. Best wind — N/NW.
Live 7-day forecast →
Wave height and period, wind, tide and a “can you surf today” verdict — for every level and for yours personally. Free, no install.
The spot in short
| Type | Beach break in a bay |
|---|---|
| Good for | beginners and intermediates |
| Beach faces | south |
| Working swell | from southeast — west |
| Coordinates | -34.05, 22.393 |
FAQ
Is Herold's Bay good for beginners?
Yes, Herold's Bay works for beginners (and not only). Still check the live forecast before paddling out: even a “beginner spot” can get dangerous in a big swell.
What’s the surf forecast for Herold's Bay today?
The live 7-day forecast — wave height and period, wind, tide, daylight and a plain-words verdict — is on the spot’s page in Plyuh: https://plyuh.com/#garden-route/herolds-bay. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
Spots nearby — Garden Route
- Victoria Bay — surf spot, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Wilderness — Beach break, beginners and intermediates
- Buffalo Bay — Right-hand point and beach break, beginners and intermediates
- Lookout Beach — Beach break, beginners and intermediates
- The Wedge — Beach break by the rock, intermediates and advanced surfers