About Skeleton Bay / Donkey Bay

Skeleton Bay, also known as Donkey Bay, is a world-renowned surf break situated on Namibia's remote Skeleton Coast within the Erongo Region. This legendary spot is famous for producing some of the longest, most perfect left-hand barrels on the planet. Accessing this desert gem often requires a 4x4 due to unpaved desert roads. The waves here are exceptionally powerful and best suited for advanced surfers when specific large groundswells hit, typically during the southern hemisphere's winter months from May to September.

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Quick Facts

Spot Type
Beach
Best Season
Winter
Wave Quality
Excellent
Wind Conditions
Light
Crowd Level
Moderate
Accessibility
Difficult
Hazards
Strong currents, Cold water, Sharks, Desert conditions
Sports Available
Surf
Best Tide
Any
Swell Direction
Sw
Best for
Surf
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Skeleton Bay / Donkey Bay Weather

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