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.

June at Still Bay offers solid surf conditions, primarily driven by south and southwest swells. The average swell height is 2.2m with a consistent period of 12.6s, indicating powerful, well-spaced waves. The majority of swell energy comes from the SW (30.2% of waves between 1.5m and over 2.5m), SSW (20.5% in the same range), and S (6.8%), producing clean, rideable waves when winds cooperate. Winds are ideal for surfing only 37% of the time, with lighter winds from the SE-SSW offering the best conditions. However, strong W-WNW winds (20-50+ kph) occur frequently, creating chop or cross-shore winds that can disrupt wave quality. Expect consistent mid-sized to larger waves (1.5-3m+) on most days, but wind conditions will dictate session quality—early mornings often provide cleaner conditions before stronger afternoon winds. This is a month for experienced surfers comfortable with punchy swells and variable wind challenges.