Bull Bay - Copa
Bull Bay - Copa is Jamaica's original surf spot and the birthplace of Jamaican wave riding. The right-hand reef break produces neat, hollow wedges that have been ridden for decades by the tight-knit local crew. Respect is earned here through time in the water and aloha spirit.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- SSE (157°)
- Direction range
- 120° - 195°
- Size range
- 0.8m - 2.5m
- Ideal size
- 2.0m
- Height multiplier
- 1.00×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- NNW (340°)
- Offshore range
- 295° - 25°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid
- Optimal range
- 0.6m - 1.5m
Water temp
27°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
6/10
Crowd level
4/10
Access: East of Kingston. Jamaica's original surf spot.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Bull Bay - Copa?
Bull Bay - Copa works best on a mid tide, ideally between 0.6m and 1.5m on the local tide chart. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.
What wind direction is offshore at Bull Bay - Copa?
Offshore wind at Bull Bay - Copa blows from the NNW (340°). Anything in the 295° to 25° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
What swell size and direction work best at Bull Bay - Copa?
Bull Bay - Copa wants SSE swell (120° to 195°) between 0.8m and 2.5m, with a period of 14s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf Bull Bay - Copa?
The main season at Bull Bay - Copa is Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar. A secondary window runs Sep, Oct. Winter swells. Jamaica's OG surf spot.
How do I get to Bull Bay - Copa?
Fly into KIN, then allow about 30 minutes by road. East of Kingston. Jamaica's original surf spot.
What kind of wave is Bull Bay - Copa?
Bull Bay - Copa is a reef break, a right-hander. Difficulty is rated 6/10.
Best Season
Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Secondary: Sep, Oct
Winter swells. Jamaica's OG surf spot.
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