Bocock's Bay 74.3
#2258 of 5753 surf spots in the world · 🇳🇦 Namibia · Erongo · near Swakopmund
Works almost every day, no off season, a mission to reach.
Works all yearRemoteIntermediate
Surf score74.3 /100
Surfable days100% of the year
Clean days30% groundswell + friendly wind
Groundswell71% period 11 s+
Typical size1.5 m 5.0 ft median
Water16°C a 3/2 wetsuit
Best time to surf Bocock's Bay
The best time to surf Bocock's Bay is May, June, July. The season runs May to Jun. In June the water sits around 14°C, so pack a 4/3 with boots, and the typical wave is 1.6 m. The nearest airport is WDH (388 km) and the nearest town is Swakopmund (146 km).
| Month | Surfable | Clean | Size | Water | Suit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 100% | 36% | 1.3 m | 19°C | 2mm |
| Feb | 100% | 28% | 1.4 m | 20°C | 2mm |
| Mar | 100% | 15% | 1.4 m | 19°C | 3/2 |
| Apr | 100% | 35% | 1.5 m | 17°C | 3/2 |
| May | 100% | 43% | 1.6 m | 15°C | 4/3 |
| Jun | 100% | 53% | 1.6 m | 14°C | 4/3 |
| Jul | 100% | 39% | 1.8 m | 13°C | 4/3 |
| Aug | 100% | 36% | 1.8 m | 14°C | 4/3 |
| Sep | 100% | 22% | 1.6 m | 13°C | 4/3 |
| Oct | 100% | 28% | 1.6 m | 15°C | 4/3 |
| Nov | 100% | 14% | 1.5 m | 16°C | 3/2 |
| Dec | 100% | 17% | 1.4 m | 19°C | 2mm |
Why 74.3
Seven parts, each normalised 0 to 1 and weighted; the sum is scaled so the best spot in the world is 100.
Consistency 26%
26.0
Clean days 24%
17.8
Groundswell 12%
12.0
Season spread 10%
10.0
Wave size 8%
4.3
Water comfort 10%
2.3
Access 10%
0.0
The detail
Faces 250° with 47% open water around it. Friendly morning wind 42% of days. Mean peak period 12.0 s. Days over 3 m: 1%. Mellow days (0.4 to 1.2 m): 19%. Months that work: 12 of 12. Coordinates -21.517, 13.850 (OpenStreetMap).
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