Kalk Bay Reef
False Bay · South Africa
Left-hander barrel over a shallow reefgood for advanced surfers
Short, heavy left, packed on good days. Best wind — NW/W (offshore).
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 | Left-hander barrel over a shallow reef |
|---|---|
| Good for | advanced surfers |
| Beach faces | east |
| Working swell | from southeast — southwest |
| Coordinates | -34.129, 18.449 |
FAQ
Is Kalk Bay Reef good for beginners?
Kalk Bay Reef is a spot for advanced surfers. Beginners are better off at an easier spot nearby — see the list below; Plyuh’s forecast shows where it’s safe to learn today.
What’s the surf forecast for Kalk Bay Reef 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/#false-bay/kalk-bay-reef. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
Spots nearby — False Bay
- Muizenberg (Surfer's Corner) — Beach break on False Bay, beginners
- Strand — Beach break, beginners
- Kogel Bay — Beach break, intermediates and advanced surfers