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Wilderness Surf Report
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Swell: 1.4 m @ 13 s (SSW)
Wave height: 2.0 m
Wind: 27 km/h N Offshore
Sea temp: 15.0 °C
Best window today: 16:00–18:00 (lightest wind)
☀️ Sun & skin — out on the water all day
Sunrise 07:10 · Sunset 17:58 · Peak UV 5
Surfers & anglers get the highest UV dose of anyone. Recommended: SPF 30+, reapply every 2 hours and after every session.
Shop SPF 30+ sunscreen →Surf/wave: Open-Meteo Marine. Sun/UV: Open-Meteo. Solunar is an approximate guide. Generated Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:50 SAST.
About Wilderness — Surf Local Knowledge
Wilderness sits on a long, open arc of sand east of George where the lakes and the Touw River meet the sea beneath a backdrop of forested dunes. It is a wide, exposed beach with room to spread out and a laid-back village feel.
The surf is a beach break with multiple shifting peaks along the sand, catching plenty of south-west swell and offering lefts and rights that suit beginners and intermediates on the smaller, cleaner days. It is best on light offshore north-westerly winds and a moderate swell. The main hazards are powerful rip currents and a heavy undertow when the surf is up — this beach is well known for its rips, so pick your peak carefully and stay within your depth.