Skeleton Bay
Walvis Bay, Namibia · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 2m
- Period
- 14.2s
- Wind
- 31 km/h Cross
- Tide
- Low
Get an alert when Skeleton Bay hits 7+
Set your board and level once and the app pings you the moment it's on.
Tide · today
Low · High in 4h145-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in Africa/Windhoek local
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Days 6–10 for Skeleton Bay, scored for your board.
About Skeleton Bay
Skeleton Bay is a beach break over sand in Walvis Bay, Namibia. It's at its best on swells from the N / S / SSW with light offshore winds from the ESE / SE / SSE. Every hour is scored for your board and skill level, so the rating reflects how it suits what you ride — not a one-size-fits-all star.
- Break type
- Beach
- Bottom
- Sand
- Best tide
- all
- Best swell direction
- N, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW
- Best wind direction
- ESE, SE, SSE, S
Skeleton Bay surf FAQ
Is Skeleton Bay good for beginners?+
Skeleton Bay is a beach break over sand, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. Set the level to Beginner above and WaveCheck flags the smaller, cleaner hours worth paddling out for.
What's the best board for Skeleton Bay?+
Different days call for different boards. Skeleton Bay handles a range of boards — a longboard or fish when it's small, a shortboard when there's more push. Tap through the boards above to see the live score for whatever you'll be riding.
What are the best conditions for Skeleton Bay?+
Look for from the N / S / SSW with light offshore winds from the ESE / SE / SSE. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.