Still Bay Point
Still Bay Point is the main right-hander at Stilbaai, wrapping around the Morris Point headland just east of the harbour on the Southern Cape coast. It is a grinding right point with a classic mid-break section and, on the bigger days, a deep and thick outside section that ledges over the reef. Rides run 50 to 150 meters normally and stretch well past 200 on a proper winter swell. It starts working around a meter and holds four meters and more, but it is powerful and ledgey rather than forgiving, and a strong rip pushes down the rocks when it is big. Weekdays are usually empty; summer weekends are the only time it gets busy.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- SSW (200°)
- Direction range
- 157° - 240°
- Size range
- 1m - 4m
- Ideal size
- 2.3m - 3.3m
- Height multiplier
- 0.92×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- W (270°)
- Offshore range
- 202° - 340°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid to high
Water temp
17°C
Wetsuit
3/2mm fullsuit
Bottom
Reef
Difficulty
6/10
Crowd level
3/10
Access: Head towards the harbour and turn right onto the dirt road just before it. Under five minutes on foot from the parking.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of wave is Still Bay Point?
Still Bay Point is a point break in Stilbaai, South Africa, that mostly breaks right over a reef bottom.
What swell works best at Still Bay Point?
Still Bay Point picks up swell from the SSE round to the WSW, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the SSW. It starts working at around 1m and handles up to about 4m, with the sweet spot around 2.3 to 3.3m. Period matters too: aim for 14s or longer, as anything under 10s tends to be weak. These are the numbers our scoring uses, so treat them as a guide rather than a promise.
What wind is offshore at Still Bay Point?
A W wind is dead offshore at Still Bay Point, and anything from the SSW round to the NNW keeps it clean. The morning is typically the best window, roughly 6am to midday. Light winds from other directions can still be fine; strong offshores can make it hard to get into waves.
What tide is best at Still Bay Point?
Still Bay Point is at its best around the mid to high tide.
When is the best time of year to surf Still Bay Point?
The most reliable run of swell at Still Bay Point comes Apr to Sep. There's a second window in Mar and Oct too. Winter groundswell season, with June the most reliable month for clean surf.
How cold is the water at Still Bay Point?
The water at Still Bay Point averages around 17°C, so you'll want a 3/2mm fullsuit. It shifts a few degrees through the year, so check the season before you pack.
Is Still Bay Point good for beginners?
It's more of an intermediate wave, rated 6/10 for difficulty, so newer surfers are best off sticking to the smaller days. The lineup is usually quiet (crowd 3/10). Sharp reef and urchins under the takeoff. When it is big a strong rip pushes you down the rocks. Great white activity along this stretch of the Southern Cape.
How do I get to Still Bay Point?
The nearest airport on our list is GRJ, then it's roughly a 2-hour drive. Head towards the harbour and turn right onto the dirt road just before it. Under five minutes on foot from the parking.
What other surf spots are near Still Bay Point?
Fun fact: it's the most southerly break we track in South Africa.
Best Season
Peak: Apr-Sep
Secondary: Mar, Oct
Winter groundswell season, with June the most reliable month for clean surf.
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