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Skeleton Bay in Namibia produces one of the longest, most perfect left-hand barrels in the world — up to 2km of hollow tube in one of the most remote and desolate landscapes imaginable. This is a bucket list mission for serious surfers only.
The Break
The main Skeleton Bay sandbar — a freight train left that barrels for hundreds of metres. Time it perfectly or watch.
Ideal conditions:SW groundswell 6-12ft, strong SE offshore winds, specific sandbar formation
Local Tips
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This is a serious expedition — bring everything you need, the nearest town is far away.
2
The SE wind that makes the wave perfect also makes it freezing — bring a thick wetsuit.
3
The Benguela Current makes the water cold despite the African latitude — 4/3mm minimum.
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The Skeleton Coast is one of the most dramatic landscapes on earth — bring a camera.
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This wave requires specific conditions — flexibility in your travel dates is essential.
Weekend Strike
Skeleton Bay Expedition
Friday
Fly into Windhoek (WDH). Domestic flight or long drive to the Skeleton Coast.
Saturday
Full day at the wave — surf or watch from the beach. The landscape alone is worth the trip.
Sunday
Morning session, begin the journey home.
Full Week Strike
Namibia Surf Expedition
Day 1
Arrive Windhoek, travel to the Skeleton Coast.
Day 2
First session at Skeleton Bay.
Day 3
Full day — the wave is fickle, make the most of good conditions.
Day 4
Explore the Skeleton Coast National Park — seals, shipwrecks, desert.
Day 5
Back to the wave if conditions hold.
Day 6
Travel back to Windhoek.
Day 7
Fly home.
Live Conditions
5.3ft
Wave Height
12.5s
Period
3.5ft
Swell
10.5mph
Wind
Secondary Swell
2.4ft @ 15.7s — 214°
Sea Temp
65°F (18.2°C) — Spring suit
3 Day Forecast
Today
8.7ft
14s
Tomorrow
8.9ft
12s
Day 3
7.7ft
10s
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Trip Cost Estimate
Return flights from NYC~$1400
Accommodation/night~$60
5 day trip total est.~$1700