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
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- NE (45°)
- Direction range
- 20° - 80°
- Size range
- 0.8m - 2.5m
- Ideal size
- 2.1m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- W (270°)
- Offshore range
- 240° - 300°
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.
Best Season
Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Secondary: Sep, Oct
Winter swells. Jamaica's OG surf spot.
Getting There
Nearby Spots
The Zoo
🦁 Bull Bay's heavy left • Fast tubular reef • Wild conditions
Lighthouse
🏙️ Kingston's city surf • Consistent reef • Reef shark neighbors
Makka
🇯🇲 Jamaica's best barrel • Heavy reef right • Local crew respected
Boston Bay
🇯🇲 Jamaica's surf hub • Jerk chicken capital • All levels welcome
Long Bay - Outback
🌴 Beyond Boston Bay • Hollow tubes • Less crowded power