Silkies
Where in South Africa is Silkies located?
Wave
| Wave Type | Sandbar |
| Wave Direction | Right and Left |
| Bottom | Sandy with Rocks |
| Wave Power | Fast, Fun, Hollow, Ledgey, Powerful |
| Reputation | Normal |
| Wave Length (best) | Quickies, < 50 meters |
| Wave Height Min | Less than 3 ft/1 m |
| Wave Height Max | 6 ft+/2 m+ |
Swell & Wind
| Swell Direction | SouthWest, SouthEast |
| Swell Direction (degrees) | 112.5°-247.5° |
| Best Wind Direction | SouthEast, East |
| Wind Direction (degrees) | 22.5°-112.5° |
| Swell Size Min | 3ft-5ft |
| Swell Size Max | 6ft+ |
Tide
| Best Tide Movement | Rising Tide |
Experience & Equipment
| Frequency | Regular (40 between and 150) |
Crowds & Access
| Crowd (Weekdays) | Few Surfers |
| Crowd (Weekends) | Crowded |
| Access Distance | In the city |
| Walk Description | Short walk (5-15 min) |
| Easy to Find | Yes |
| Public Access | Yes |
Best Time to Surf
| Best Season | March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October |
Seasonal Conditions
| Jan-Feb | Mar-Apr | May-Jun | Jul-Aug | Sep-Oct | Nov-Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wetsuit | Spring Suit | Spring Suit | Full Suit 2/Spring Suit | Full Suit 3/2 | Full Suit 3/2 | Full Suit 2/Spring Suit |
| Water Temp | 20°C | 20°C | 17°C | 16°C | 16°C | 18°C |
| Air Temp | 26°C | 25°C | 20°C | 12°C | 15°C | 19°C |
| Climate | Sunny | Sunny | Partly Cloudy/Sunny | Partly Cloudy/Sunny | Sunny | Sunny |