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Spot de Aston Bay Beach

Aston Bay Beach

Aston Bay Beach

South Africa

-34.09 | 24.91

Overview

Aston Bay Beach is a beach located south of Jeffreys Bay, in the small residential area of Aston Bay. This sandy beach faces south-southwest and offers moderate wave conditions, less intense than J-Bay's point breaks. It is a good intermediate spot with a quiet residential setting. The beach is less crowded than J-Bay, offering more space to ride peacefully.

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The spot works with SE to WSW wind in side-onshore to onshore. Beach break waves on sandy bottom. Rideable at all tides. Fewer conflicts with surfers than at J-Bay. Good alternative spot when J-Bay's main spots are too crowded.

Spot opening date

Open all year round

Required level

Intermediate

On the water

Waves of 0.5-2 metres (beach break). Sandy bottom. Moderate chop in SE wind. Water temperature between 18-22°C. 3/2 wetsuit in summer, 4/3 in winter.

Parking

Parking in the residential area of Aston Bay. Some spaces along streets leading to the beach. Easy access from the N2. Quiet residential area. No commercial facilities directly on the beach. J-Bay a few minutes by car.

Wind specificities

Southeast wind blows side-onshore, similar to other spots in the J-Bay area. Strength of 15-25 knots in summer (October-March). SE thermal is reliable in the afternoon. WSW works as onshore. Position slightly further south in the bay may offer slightly different wind from J-Bay's main spots.

Hazards

Sharks present in the area (great whites — proximity to J-Bay). Shore break during large swells. Lateral currents possible. No permanent lifeguard service.

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