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.

March brings solid surf conditions to Still Bay, with an average swell height of 2.0m and a consistent period of 11.7s, indicating powerful, well-spaced waves ideal for experienced surfers. The swell is predominantly from the SSW (35.2% of waves in the 1.5m+ range), SW (20.5%), and S (9.5%), ensuring good shape and energy. However, wind conditions are less reliable, with only 19% of days offering ideal offshore winds—mostly light easterlies (ENE-E). Stronger onshore winds (ESE-SSW) are more frequent, particularly in the 10-30kph range, which can create choppy conditions. For surfers, this means March delivers powerful, well-formed waves, but patience is needed for those clean days when the wind cooperates. Expect a mix of challenging swells and occasional pristine sessions.