Coffee Bay - surf spot statistics

Coffee Bay in South Africa offers consistent surf year-round with no completely flat months, making it a reliable destination for surfers. The best conditions typically occur from May to August, when ground swell dominates (80-85% of the time), swell size averages 2.1-2.4m, and favorable wind conditions peak (44-46% good winds in May-June). During these months, clean, powerful waves are more frequent, though winds can still be variable (54-59% bad conditions). The rest of the year, especially October-December, sees more wind swell (45-58%) and worse onshore winds (80-85% bad conditions), though swell size remains decent (1.9-2.2m). Swell consistency drops slightly in late spring and early summer, with November being the least favorable for ground swell (41%). March-April and September offer transitional conditions, with improving or declining ground swell percentages (55-72%) but still challenging winds. Overall, mid-autumn to early winter (May-July) provides the cleanest and most powerful waves, while summer months (December-February) are more inconsistent with higher wind interference. Advanced surfers may prefer the bigger winter swells despite wind variability, while intermediates might find late autumn (May) or early spring (September) a balance between swell quality and manageable conditions.