Bay View
Where in South Africa is Bay View located?
Wave
| Wave Type | Reef - Rocky |
| Wave Direction | Right |
| Bottom | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc..) |
| Wave Power | Fast, Hollow, Powerful |
| Reputation | Legendary |
| Wave Length (best) | Average, 50 to 150 meters |
| Wave Height Min | 8-10 ft/2.5-3 m |
| Wave Height Max | 16 ft+/5 m+ |
Swell & Wind
| Swell Direction | SouthWest, South, SouthEast |
| Swell Direction (degrees) | 112.5°-247.5° |
| Best Wind Direction | NorthWest |
| Wind Direction (degrees) | 292.5°-337.5° |
| Swell Size Min | 2.5m |
| Swell Size Max | 3m+ |
Tide
| Best Tide Movement | Rising Tide |
Experience & Equipment
| Frequency | Sometimes break (between 5 and 40) |
Crowds & Access
| Crowd (Weekdays) | Empty |
| Crowd (Weekends) | Empty |
| Access Distance | In the city |
| Walk Description | Instant access (< 5min) |
| Easy to Find | Yes |
| Public Access | Yes |
Best Time to Surf
| Best Season | March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December |
Seasonal Conditions
| Jan-Feb | Mar-Apr | May-Jun | Jul-Aug | Sep-Oct | Nov-Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wetsuit | Boardshorts | Spring Suit | Full Suit 2/Spring Suit | Full Suit 2/Spring Suit | Full Suit 2/Spring Suit | Spring Suit |
| Water Temp | 21°C | 20°C | 18°C | 17°C | 18°C | 19°C |
| Air Temp | 22°C | 21°C | 15°C | 12°C | 15°C | 19°C |
| Climate | Partly Cloudy/Sunny | Sunny | Sunny | Sunny | Partly Cloudy/Sunny | Partly Cloudy/Sunny |