Can you surf in winter?
This is a question we often get asked and is a legit question for beginner surfers.
Other common thoughts around the winter season:
🌊 Are the waves too messy or big in winter?
🌊 Are the waves good for beginners?
🌊 Can I learn to surf in winter or must I wait for summer?
🌊 It’s too cold to surf in winter.
🌊 Is the rips not dangerous in winter?
The answer to all of the thoughts are yes, but when you are coached by experienced instructors they know which days are good for beginners surf ability and which days to stay out of the ocean.
The winter season demands a higher respect for the ocean and to surf within your surf ability, but this should not hold you back from learning to surf.
The advantages to learning in winter:
🏄🏾♂️ Your surf training starts now vs waiting for the perfect sunny weather.
🏄🏾♀️ Your laying a solid surf foundation for summer to surf your best!
🏄🏾♂️ Less surfers in the ocean, more waves for you to train on.
🏄🏾♀️ Booties and a warm wetsuit will help you stay longer in the surf.
Don’t delay your surf adventure, book today >> +27836226993 / [email protected]
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Surf Life Surf School based in Big Bay. Offering beginner and intermediate surf lessons. Follow Surf Life on Instagram @surflife_sa
16/06/2026
School Holiday is around the corner.
Don’t miss out on the School Holiday Surf Program starting the 29th of June - 3 July 2026.
Sign up >>> [email protected] | 0836226993
01/05/2026
“Can you surf in the winter?” is a question we often get. The answer to that is Yes!
The skies may change and look gloomy but the waves are still available for fun surf sessions.
Many of our monthly members use winter to get surf fit. Want to know more about our monthly membership options? DM us the word Member for more information.
Gareth and Lucy didn’t let the rainy weather stop their surf experience and neither should you this winter.
Your 90 minutes surf session includes the use of a warm wetsuit and surf booties plus great surf instruction.
This winter we’ll be open Tuesdays - Sundays, 08:00am - 18:00pm.
Sunset surf session, the best way to complete a day.
09/04/2026
Often surf students ask us, “What’s next?” once they completed their first lesson.
Surfing is a sport that you don’t master in a few surf lessons, but an ongoing journey to be patient, learn about the ocean, the waves, surf equipment, surf etiquette, your own body mechanics and even limitations.
Since surfing is a bit of a rollercoaster journey, yes there are ups and downs, for beginners just starting out. But we’ve got you 💪🏽
Surf Life offers something for surfers at all levels.
- Private 1-on-1 surf coaching
- Private Group Coaching 2-12ppl
- Open Groups 2-20ppl
- Multi-Surf Packs for locals & travelers
- Monthly Memberships for locals & short-term travelers of 3 months
All surf package options suit you if you’ve never surfed before, had a couple of lessons, consider yourself a beginner or intermediate surfer.
In Cape Town, surfing is an all year round sport. Well, let’s make it your lifestyle 😉
08/04/2026
Hello Surfer 👋🏽
Thank you for the follow and nice to meet you here. We are excited to see you start or progress in your surfing this year.
A little about Surf Life Surf School. The past 20
years we’ve coached thousands of students enjoy the waves in Cape Town.
We are passionate about getting you started on your surf journey or help you identify the areas to progress in if you are feeling stuck on your surf journey.
If you are a solo traveler wanting a one-off experience or a local wanting to make surfing part of your lifestyle, your surf journey starts here filled with lots of surf and fun!
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Big Bay
Cape Town
7441
Opening Hours
| Tuesday | 07:00 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:00 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 07:00 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 07:00 - 18:00 |
| Saturday | 07:00 - 18:00 |
| Sunday | 07:00 - 18:00 |