Skeleton Bay
Skeleton Coast, Erongo, NAM
Wave Quality
World Class, Epic
Wave Type
Point-break
Swell Direction
West, SouthWest, South
Best Wind
South, SouthWest
Best Tide
Low, Mid, High
Skeleton Bay Weather Forecast
About
The legendary Skeleton Bay surf spot is considered the longest sand-bottomed left hand wave in the world and only came into the surf world’s radar back in 2008. It is known for its long barrels and challenging conditions.
Wave Characteristics
Wave QualityWorld Class, Epic
Wave TypePoint-break
Wave DirectionLeft
Wave Powerhollow
BottomSandy
Swell Size6-10ft+ / 2-3m+
Ideal Conditions
Swell DirectionWest, SouthWest, South
Best WindSouth, SouthWest
Best Tide PositionLow, Mid, High
Best Tide MovementRising, Falling
Location & Access
AddressSkeleton Coast National Park, Namibia
City / AreaSkeleton Coast
StateErongo
CountryNAM
Data validated from official sources and surf reports but may be incomplete or outdated. Always verify local conditions before heading out.
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