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EL Surf lifesavers running along the beach during a competition
EAST LONDON SURF LIFESAVING CLUB

For the ocean.
For each other.
For life.

Saving lives. Building confidence. Making memories.
A surf family, right here on Nahoon Beach.

OUR BEACH. OUR PEOPLE. OUR PURPOSE.
NAHOON BEACH · EAST LONDON A little more about us EST. 1937
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About the forecast

Weather and wind are model estimates for Nahoon Beach. Swell is offshore model guidance, rather than the height of breaking waves. Times are shown in South African Standard Time (SAST). Check beach conditions with the lifeguards.

Weather data by Open-Meteo, marine models via Open-Meteo, with sources including DWD, ECMWF and Copernicus Marine Service · CC BY 4.0. Detailed Nahoon forecast ↗

MORE THAN A CLUB. A COMMUNITY.

Life’s better
at the beach.

Surf Life Saving exists to save lives and build better communities.

At EL Surf, that starts with a love for the ocean and a sense of belonging. We’re a family of Nippers, lifeguards, parents and friends, learning together and giving back to the beach we call home.

Meet East London Surf
EL Surf lifesaver paddling through the surf
Since 1937 Part of East London.
Part of the ocean.
ROOTED IN SERVICE. BUILT ON FAMILY.

A small club.
A whole lot
of heart.

Our members volunteer their time to patrol Nahoon Beach, helping to make it a safe and enjoyable place for everyone.

Along the way, we grow confident young people, teach valuable life skills and make friendships that last far beyond a Sunday on the sand.

“It is not hard work, it is serious fun.”

Our story
Learn skills for life Confidence, teamwork & ocean awareness
Give back to our beach Voluntary service to our community
Find your people A family on the sand & in the surf
READY TO MAKE A SPLASH?

Less paperwork.
More beach time.

All the forms you need to join our EL Surf family, together in one place. Download, complete and return them to the club.

Registration, made simple
SALTWATER. SUNSHINE. SERIOUS FUN.

A little of life at EL Surf.

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PART OF A BIGGER PURPOSE

Lifesaving across South Africa.

Rescues2019–20
2,528
LifeguardsIn South Africa
4,160
NippersIn South Africa
1,864
First aid casesIn South Africa
5,832

Rescues: 2019–20. Reporting periods for the other figures are unconfirmed. Explore Lifesaving South Africa’s latest published statistics ↗

YOUR NEXT CHAPTER STARTS AT NAHOON

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in our surf family.

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