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Spot de Britannia Bay

Britannia Bay

Britannia Bay

South Africa

-32.72 | 17.95

Overview

Britannia Bay is a semi-sheltered bay on the West Coast, north of Saldanha. The bay offers some protection from Atlantic swell while catching the SE wind. It's an intermediate spot with less extreme conditions than the exposed ocean spots on the West Coast. The village is small and quiet.

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Works in SE, S and SSW from October to March. The bay filters some of the swell. Rideable at all tides. Thermal wind early afternoon.

Spot opening date

Open all year round

Required level

Intermediate

On the water

Small chop to moderate waves in the bay. Sandy bottom. Cold water (12-16°C), 4/3 wetsuit recommended.

Parking

Parking in Britannia Bay village. Calm and safe area.

Wind specificities

The SE (Cape Doctor) enters the bay side-shore to side-onshore depending on the section. Strength 15-25 knots from October to March. The bay offers some protection. S and SSW also work.

Hazards

Rocks on the sides of the bay. Cold water. Tidal current.

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