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Wild Coast/KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Mzimpuni

-31.488, 29.728
Edited by Thomas Jackson
Verified May 2026
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Right · PointIntermediate4–8 ftMar – Aug

A large bay on the Wild Coast delivers a right-hand point that wakes up when S to SE swell wraps into the headland and Berg winds go offshore. At its best between 4-8ft, the wave walls up into long, workable sliders with enough face to link tip-to-tail combinations across 50-100m of point. Intermediate surfers will find plenty of room to operate when the swell angle is dialing, though the wave demands patience since it needs that specific S swell direction to wrap correctly rather than close out. Getting here means committing to Wild Coast logistics: there is no parking infrastructure and no facilities on site, so arrive self-sufficient with water, food, and a full tank. Bottom: sand over point. Season: autumn through winter. Consistency: medium. Berg wind days are the trigger, so watch the forecast closely and move fast when conditions align, because the window often closes within a day.

Wave fit

Skill suited
Intermediate
BegIntAdv
Best months
Mar – Aug
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Character
Long walling right-hand point.

Conditions

When it works
NESW
Swell window
E
E - S
Offshore wind
NW
North westerly
Optimum tide
All tides
Size range
4-10ft
Medium
Hazards
No concerns
Trip planning

Quick facts

Water temp
18° to 24°C
Wetsuit
2mm
What to bring
  • Shortboard 6ft to 6ft 4in for standard conditions
  • Step-up 6ft 8in to 7ft for 8ft-plus days
Lineup
Easy-going
Where it sits

Location

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About this break

What it's actually like

Crowd & Localism

Crowds are occasional rather than consistent, reflecting the commitment required to reach this stretch of coast. The remoteness keeps the lineup manageable most sessions, but during school holidays or when conditions light up, travelling surfers do congregate. Respect the local community and the environment.

Access & Facilities

No parking and no facilities mean full self-sufficiency is essential. Wild Coast roads require a high-clearance vehicle and advance planning. Carry drinking water, food, and first aid. The remoteness is part of the deal.

Nearby Alternatives

If Mzimpuni is not firing, the surrounding Wild Coast offers options across swell sizes. Ntylonyane (Breezy Point) is regarded as the region's most consistent point and handles similar S swell. Further south, Coffee Bay's main beach and Coffee Bay Point pick up E swell when the point needs more size.

10-day swell, wind and tide

Mzimpuni surf forecast

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