Surf's Up in Namibia
Namibia has much more to offer than safari and 4×4 driving. The beautiful country’s coastal region is a hidden gem for surfers and is slowly gaining popularity for the large swells during June and August every year. The Winter swells in Namibia unleash perfect waves for surfing, transforming the coast into a surfers paradise.
Where to find the perfect wave:
Credit| Lonely Planet
Skeleton Bay
Skeleton bay is a popular coastal spot in Namibia and is well-known for Namibia’s ‘perfect wave’, with a left-hand barrel running for nearly 2 kilometres along the coastal sandbank. Some even refer to the waves at Skeleton bay as “the longest sand-bottomed left in the known universe”. The coastline is 1 572 kilometres long, stretching from the Kunene river in the northern part of Angola, to the Orange River bordering South Africa.
Credit|Zig Zag Magazine
Guns
Before Skeleton bay claimed its fame, the Guns coast was known for Namibia’s famous wave. It still remains a great option for surfing in Namibia, especially for its powerful left-breaking reef.
The Wreck
Swakopmund is about four hours away from the Skeleton Coast. The surf spot at Swakopmund is a perfect reef break, which thrives on a high tide. Locals enjoy this surf spot, although the waves are inconsistent.
Bocock’s Bay
Bocock’s bay is situated 160 kilometres north of Swakopmund and is known for being a point break surf spot. Locals and travelling surfers are not recommended to visit Bocock’s bay during October and April when the swell is low.
What you need for your trip:
Credit| Safari Travel Plus
Related Posts
Namibian Safari and Camping Tours
With so much beauty and local culture to absorb, Namibian holidays and self-drive camping tours are all about chucking the handbook out the window and blazing an epic trail. Namibia’s safari and camping routes are the ideal way to explore, discover and fall in love with the mind-blowing ruggedly carved landscapes, eclectic vibrant cultures, spectacular […]
Read MoreNamibia Border Posts Crossing Guide
What do you need to cross the border from South Africa into Namibia and where are the various border crossings situated? Find Namibia border posts information here.
Read MoreExperience a Namibia Safari on a Budget
The best way to travel Namibia on a budget is to rent a car, stay in campsites and cook your own food. Namibia has some superb campsites in beautiful wild places, and many of them offer shops where you can stock up on things like meat, charcoal and canned food so that you can self-cater. […]
Read More