Hottentot Bay
Where in Namibia is Hottentot Bay located?
Wave
| Wave Type | Point break |
| Wave Direction | Left |
| Bottom | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc..) |
| Wave Power | Fast, Hollow, Ledgey, Powerful |
| Reputation | Legendary |
| Wave Length (best) | Super Long, 300 to 500 meters |
| Wave Height Min | 3-5 ft/1-1.5 m |
| Wave Height Max | 12 ft+/4 m+ |
Swell & Wind
| Swell Direction | West, SouthWest |
| Best Wind Direction | NorthEast |
| Swell Size Min | 3ft-5ft |
| Swell Size Max | 12ft |
Tide
| Best Tide Movement | Rising Tide |
Experience & Equipment
| Frequency | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
Crowds & Access
| Crowd (Weekdays) | Empty |
| Crowd (Weekends) | Empty |
| Access Distance | Surf trip |
| Walk Description | Good walk (15-30 min) |
| Easy to Find | Yes |
| Public Access | Yes |
| Off-road Required | Yes |
| Boat Access | Yes |
| Access Notes | 4x4 |
Best Time to Surf
| Best Season | July, August |
Seasonal Conditions
| Jan-Feb | Mar-Apr | May-Jun | Jul-Aug | Sep-Oct | Nov-Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wetsuit | Full Suit 2/Spring Suit | Full Suit 2/Spring Suit | Full Suit 3/2 | Full Suit 4/3 | Full Suit 4/3 | Full Suit 2/Spring Suit |
| Water Temp | 17°C | 18°C | 16°C | 14°C | 14°C | 18°C |
| Air Temp | 14°C | 14°C | 11°C | 10°C | 12°C | 16°C |
| Climate | Sunny | Partly Cloudy/Sunny | Partly Cloudy/Sunny | Partly Cloudy/Sunny | Partly Cloudy/Sunny | Sunny |