St Mikes Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
SW
Wind
S, SW, W, NW
Surf Height
Can hold up to double overhead.
Tide
Works on all tides but low is best.
St Mikes Surf Guide
A righthand pointbreak on the South Coast of Kwazulu Natal, St Mikes or Saints is the South Coast surf scene’s focal point. It hosts events and has a clean, lovely beach setup with a tidal pool and amenities.
Ability Level
All Abilities
It’s a righthand pointbreak, so you do need to have the basics, but it’s a fairly forgiving wave until it gets big.
Local Vibe
Doable
Usually mellow — it is the South Coast — but it can get a bit louder on the weekend.
Crowd Factor
Heavy
It can get crowded when it’s the only spot happening.
Spot Rating
Fun
Classic South Coast pointbreak, but not super hollow or heavy.
Shoulder Burn
Exhausting
You’re paddling at St Mikes. When a SW groundswell pulls in, there’s a strong current.
Water Quality
Clean
Clean water down here.
Hazards
Sharks, sharp rocks and a gnarly rock-jump, as well as big sets, will keep you on your toes.
Bring Your
Shortboard
Access
Plenty of parking, gnarly rock jump-off.
Bottom
It’s a sand-bottom pointbreak, but it breaks along rocks.
Best Season
St Mikes, and most of the South Coast, works best in Autumn when the land breezes start blowing.
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