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Wild Coast · Eastern Cape
Kidd's Beach
A south-facing beach break between East London and Port Alfred, working on S to SW swells.
★★★★★Poor
Peak 02:00 · Good
Best: 05:00–08:00
Small but rideable. Conditions may improve around 05:00–08:00.
| Time | Surf | Swell | Period | Wind | Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | ~0.9 m | SSW | 12.2 s | ENE 15 km/h | 62 | 3/5 |
| 03:00 | ~0.9 m | SSW | 12.1 s | NW 8 km/h | 78 | 3/5 |
| 06:00 | ~0.9 m | SSW | 12.1 s | WSW 11 km/h | 58 | 2/5 |
| 09:00 | ~0.9 m | SSW | 11.9 s | SW 7 km/h | 58 | 2/5 |
| 12:00 | ~0.9 m | SSW | 11.6 s | SSE 15 km/h | 50 | 2/5 |
| 15:00 | ~0.9 m | S | 10.8 s | SSE 7 km/h | 60 | 3/5 |
| 18:00 | ~0.9 m | SE | 10 s | WSW 6 km/h | 58 | 2/5 |
| 21:00 | ~0.9 m | SE | 10 s | NW 5 km/h | 78 | 3/5 |
Surf heights are estimated breaking sizes from offshore swell (Open-Meteo). Size and quality can change with tide, wind, and sandbanks — check local conditions before you paddle out.
Marine forecast data: Open-Meteo open-meteo.com · CC BY 4.0