About This Spot
Still Bay Lefts, South Africa is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in South Africa.
Situated in Africa, the spot offers Medium waves and Big waves water conditions, making it ideal for experienced riders pushing their limits.
With E–ESE–SE winds, peaking from January to December, Still Bay Lefts, South Africa delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
The predominant wind is SE, which is cross-on-shore and blows in the summer months about 80% of the time Cape Town is on and about 70% of the strength. Out of season the wind is NE and SW, which is offshore and normally storm driven and super gusty. Stilbaai Reef is great surf spot. However if the SW or NW blows hard and the swell is big it is a world class kite surfing spot.
When to Go
Summer water temp 22°C. Winter water temp 16°C. Normally wetsuit is needed, but at high summer just shorts.
What to Expect
As far as the rocks are concerned they will get you if you fall on the point section. Down towards the reef section there is quite a side wash so you just miss the last rock section if you wipe. However if you wipe on a set you might get stuck even there.
Wind & Conditions
E · ESE · SE · SW
Best wind direction
The predominant wind is SE, which is cross-on-shore and blows in the summer months about 80% of the time Cape Town is on and about 70% of the strength. Out of season the wind is NE and SW, which is offshore and normally storm driven and super gusty. Stilbaai Reef is great surf spot. However if the SW or NW blows hard and the swell is big it is a world class kite surfing spot.
Best Months
Water Conditions
As far as the rocks are concerned they will get you if you fall on the point section. Down towards the reef section there is quite a side wash so you just miss the last rock section if you wipe. However if you wipe on a set you might get stuck even there.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🥾Long walk to the beach
Location
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