West Cape
Yorke Peninsula · Australia
Beach break by the headlandgood for intermediates and advanced surfers
Open to SW swell, powerful banks. Best wind — NE.
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 headland |
|---|---|
| Good for | intermediates and advanced surfers |
| Beach faces | west |
| Working swell | from south — west |
| Coordinates | -35.246, 136.818 |
FAQ
Is West Cape good for beginners?
West Cape is a spot for intermediates and 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 West Cape 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/#yorke-peninsula/west-cape-yorke. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
Spots nearby — Yorke Peninsula
- Chinamans — Left-hand reef, advanced surfers
- Pondalowie Bay — Beach break and reefs, all levels — from beginner to advanced
- Daly Head — Reef and beach break, intermediates and advanced surfers