Big Bay

About Spot
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Sports

  • Surfing
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Best season

  • April
  • -
  • September
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Level of riding

  • All Levels
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Board styles

  • Shortboard
  • Mid Length Board
  • SUP

Big Bay delivers crisp right-hand waves that are punchy and perfect for quick, agile manoeuvres. When the swell is just right, it’s an epic spot for surfers like you who want to carve it up on faster, more powerful breaks. Get ready for some exciting rides!

Information

Average water temperature — 13-19 C°

Bodywear — December to May-3.2; June to November-5.3

Traffic — Very friendly

Best tide for riding — All tides

Wind direction — SE

Optimal size — Knee to overhead+

Wave break — Beachbreak (R&L, mainly R)

Optimal swell direction — SW

Paddle entry rating (1-10) — 4/10

Beach facilities — Shower and drinking water

Around the spot — Surfing schools, surfing shops, restaurants and bars

Parking access — In Bloubergstrand and Big Bay, you can find both free parking and paid options, with costs typically ranging from 5 to 20 South African Rand per hour

Access to the spot — Normal

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