Spencer Bay 72.3
#2394 of 5753 surf spots in the world · 🇳🇦 Namibia · Karas · near Lüderitz
Works almost every day, no off season, thick rubber.
Works all yearRemoteAdvanced
Surf score72.3 /100
Surfable days99% of the year
Clean days25% groundswell + friendly wind
Groundswell66% period 11 s+
Typical size2.1 m 7.1 ft median
Water13°C a 4/3 with boots
Best time to surf Spencer Bay
The best time to surf Spencer Bay is May, June, July. The season runs May to Jul. In July the water sits around 12°C, so pack a 5/4 with boots and hood, and the typical wave is 2.4 m. The nearest airport is WDH (448 km) and the nearest town is Lüderitz (107 km).
| Month | Surfable | Clean | Size | Water | Suit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 100% | 11% | 2.1 m | 15°C | 4/3 |
| Feb | 100% | 14% | 2.0 m | 16°C | 4/3 |
| Mar | 100% | 16% | 2.0 m | 16°C | 4/3 |
| Apr | 100% | 33% | 2.0 m | 14°C | 4/3 |
| May | 100% | 43% | 2.1 m | 13°C | 5/4 |
| Jun | 98% | 56% | 2.1 m | 12°C | 5/4 |
| Jul | 97% | 60% | 2.4 m | 12°C | 5/4 |
| Aug | 98% | 38% | 2.5 m | 11°C | 5/4 |
| Sep | 99% | 17% | 2.2 m | 12°C | 5/4 |
| Oct | 99% | 22% | 2.2 m | 12°C | 5/4 |
| Nov | 100% | 9% | 2.1 m | 13°C | 4/3 |
| Dec | 100% | 11% | 2.1 m | 15°C | 4/3 |
Why 72.3
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%
14.8
Groundswell 12%
12.0
Season spread 10%
10.0
Wave size 8%
6.9
Water comfort 10%
0.2
Access 10%
0.5
The detail
Faces 280° with 47% open water around it. Friendly morning wind 38% of days. Mean peak period 11.7 s. Days over 3 m: 12%. Mellow days (0.4 to 1.2 m): 2%. Months that work: 12 of 12. Coordinates -25.731, 14.838 (OpenStreetMap).
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