About This Spot
Sardinia Bay, South Africa is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in South Africa.
Situated in Africa, the spot offers Small waves and Medium waves and Big waves water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With SE–SW–WSW winds, peaking from January to December, Sardinia Bay, South Africa delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Blows at least 3-5 times a week and usually between 12-20 knots, with the occasional really strong day. Best wind direction is Southwest and West but it can be surfed on a Southeasterly as well. Best wind is between October to January. It is possible to surf in off-season but the winds will be more frontal and often few and far between.
When to Go
The air temp in mostly between 20-25°C and the water will be around 20°C. Best to wear a shorty for comforts sake and to reduce chances of sunburn. Air: summer 20-35°C, winter 15-25°C. Water: summer 18-23°C, winter 10-16°C.
What to Expect
The spot works best on a low tide in the summer. The spot is divided into 2 with a sand bar on the left. So you get slightly choppy water on the right and cross off winds on the other side. Making for great wave riding and smooth water. Waves vary from 2-4 ft but it is too wild any bigger than that. Strong rip tides.
Wind & Conditions
SE · SW · WSW · W
Best wind direction
Blows at least 3-5 times a week and usually between 12-20 knots, with the occasional really strong day. Best wind direction is Southwest and West but it can be surfed on a Southeasterly as well. Best wind is between October to January. It is possible to surf in off-season but the winds will be more frontal and often few and far between.
Best Months
Water Conditions
The spot works best on a low tide in the summer. The spot is divided into 2 with a sand bar on the left. So you get slightly choppy water on the right and cross off winds on the other side. Making for great wave riding and smooth water. Waves vary from 2-4 ft but it is too wild any bigger than that. Strong rip tides.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
📍Medium walk to the beach
Exit the airport by turning left into 4th avenue and again turn left at the traffic lights into Hugh Road and continue on straight. The name of the road changes to Buffels Fontein but continue straight through till you can see the ocean. On your left will be some plastic green houses, turn left again when you meet the T-junction turn right into Sardinia Bay road. Continue till you see a parking lot and a large dune. Own transport advisable, no public transport. Drive along Marine Drive towards the beacon, and when the road ends, follow signs to Schoenmakerskop. From there you will see directions to Sardinia Bay. Also accessible by coming from Walmer Heights - take signs to Sardinia Bay directly.
Location
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