Still Bay - surf spot statistics

Still Bay in South Africa offers consistent surf with year-round swell, as the data shows no months without waves. Ground swell dominates throughout the year, peaking from June to August (85–90%), providing cleaner, more organized waves compared to wind swell. The best months for surfers are between May and August when ground swell is strongest, averaging 2.1–2.2m, and wind conditions improve significantly—good winds occur 35–37% of the time, far better than the summer months (12–19%). During winter (May–August), offshore winds are more frequent, though still challenging (63–65% bad winds). Summer (December–February) has smaller swells (1.9–2.0m) and poor wind conditions (85–88% onshore), making it less ideal. Autumn (March–April) and early spring (September) are transitional, with decent ground swell (77–81%) but worsening winds (19–24% good). Overall, mid-year offers the best mix of size, swell quality, and cleaner winds, while summer is less reliable due to onshore dominance. Advanced surfers will find the biggest and cleanest waves in June and July, though wind luck is still needed.

In April, Still Bay offers decent surf conditions with an average swell height of 2.0m and a solid period of 12.1s, ensuring well-organized waves. The primary swell direction is from the SSW and SW, contributing to 15.56% and 12.46% of waves in the 1.5-2m range, respectively, which is ideal for intermediate to advanced surfers. Larger swells (2m+) are less frequent but still present, providing powerful peaks when they arrive. Wind conditions are somewhat mixed, with only 28% being ideal for surfing—typically light offshore or sideshore winds from the ENE to ESE. However, stronger onshore winds from the SW and W can create choppy conditions, particularly at higher speeds (20-50kph), which occur around 10-15% of the time. Overall, April delivers consistent, mid-sized swells with good shape, but patience is needed for clean conditions due to variable winds.