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.

Still Bay in July offers consistent surf with an average swell height of 2.2m and a solid period of 12.6s, producing powerful, well-formed waves. The dominant swell direction is from the southwest, with the highest frequency of waves in the 1.5–2.5m range, making it ideal for intermediate to advanced surfers. About 35% of the time, wind conditions are favorable—typically light to moderate from the southeast or south, providing clean or slightly textured wave faces. However, stronger winds from the west or northwest can occasionally create choppier conditions, though these are less frequent. Overall, July delivers reliable, high-energy waves with decent offshore wind windows, suitable for surfers who can handle punchy beach breaks or reef setups.