Orient Beach
East London · South Africa
Beach break by the piergood for beginnersboard rental nearby
Sheltered beach by the harbour. Best wind — W.
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 by the pier |
|---|---|
| Good for | beginners |
| Beach faces | southeast |
| Working swell | from east — south |
| Coordinates | -33.02, 27.915 |
FAQ
Is Orient Beach good for beginners?
Yes, Orient Beach works for beginners. 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 Orient Beach 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/#east-london/orient-beach. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
Spots nearby — East London
- Eastern Beach — Beach break, beginners and intermediates
- Nahoon Reef — Right-hand reef, advanced surfers
- Nahoon Beach — Beach break at a river mouth, beginners and intermediates
- Gonubie — Right-hand point at the river mouth, intermediates and advanced surfers