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Claptons Coils Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

(Eastern Cape (South), South Africa)

Claptons Coils Surf Guide

Claptons Coils in Jeffreys Bay Coast is an exposed point break that has inconsistent surf. Summer in particular tends to be flat. The best wind direction is from the northwest. Clean groundswells prevail and the ideal swell direction is from the east.Surfers ride left hand point. Unlikely to be too crowded, even when the surf is up. Hazards include sharks and rocks.

Claptons Coils Spot Info

Type:Rating:
Point4
Reliability:Todays Sea Temp*:
inconsistent
64°F*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Claptons Coils:

The best conditions reported for surf at Claptons Coils occur when a East swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the Northwest.

Surf Forecasts:

What's the best time of year to surf Claptons Coils (for consistent clean waves)?

octoberBest Season: spring
The best time of year for surfing Claptons Coils with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Spring and most often the month of October. Clean surfable waves are typically found 4% of the time in October while 17% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 79% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.
clean
4%
Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.
blown out
17%
Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).
too small
79%
Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Claptons Coils Location Map

Interactive Claptons Coils surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The nearest passenger airport to Claptons Coils is Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) in South Africa, which is 67 km (42 miles) away (directly). The second closest airport to Claptons Coils is George Airport (GRJ), also in South Africa, 232 km (144 miles) away.

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Claptons Coils Surf Forecasts:
Todays Surf Summary
Saturday, 29 March 2025, 09:27 Local Time
Saturday 29
11AM2PM5PM8PM
Wave (ft)
5.5
ESE
5
ESE
5
ESE
4.5
ESE
Period (s) 8 8 8 8
Wind (mph)
5
10
10
10
Wind State glass cross-
on		 cross-
off		 cross-
off

Claptons Coils Sea Temperature

Sunny with pleasantly warm air temperatures (feeling like 23.0 °C once we account for wind), yet at 18.0 °C the sea remains several degrees colder than the air at Claptons Coils. The majority of surfers will need a spring wetsuit though a summer suit or even a shorty may suffice for a short session.

Today, many surfers would wear a spring wetsuit.
Current Temp*: 64°F*ocean temperature recorded from satellite
water-temp
South Africa Sea TemperatureView Sea Temp Map

Swell History at Claptons Coils

Surf stats for Claptons Coils, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.

Claptons Coils Location Map
Average Swell
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Wind History at Claptons Coils

Wind stats for Claptons Coils, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.

Claptons Coils Location Map
Average Wind
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Claptons Coils Reviews:

Interactive Porthcawl Point location map. View nearby buoy information, live wind conditions and surrounding roads, paths and locations to help find new breaks. Click the buoys or wind icon to view more information.

Ratings
Based on 1 vote.
  • Overall:4.0
  • Quality on a good day:4.0
  • Consistency of Surf:2.0
  • Difficulty Level:4.0
  • Crowds:4.0
  • ...

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Review
Impartial reviews submitted by Surf-Forecast users.
Virgil Anti from South Africa
“Been there a few times and it’s never been on. The last time some grumpy local aggressive moron asked me all sorts of hostile questions and threatened to assault me if I paddled out. Waves were rubbish anyway so I left the idiot alone in the car park. Wierd vibe. Looks quite far out to sea and heard there are sharks in the water and out.”

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