Overview

Sardinia Bay is a wild and preserved bay located southwest of Port Elizabeth. It is a nature reserve with a white sandy beach bordered by dunes and fynbos vegetation. The bay faces south and fully receives SW swells. It is one of the most beautiful spots in the PE region, but also one of the most exposed. Waves can be substantial and conditions committing. Advanced spot in an exceptional natural setting.

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Sunrise 05:10 · Sunset 18:53

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< 7 kn7–12 kn13–20 kn21–30 kn31–40 kn41+ kn Gusts Your minimum: 7 kn

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Swell and waves

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Wave height: < 0.5 m 0.5–1 m 1–2 m 2–3 m ≥ 3 m

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Tides

Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 3.1 km from the spot.

Monday 9 November High tide 03:20 · 1.6 m Low tide 09:17 · 0.3 m High tide 15:29 · 1.7 m Low tide 21:42 · 0.3 m
Tuesday 10 November High tide 03:50 · 1.6 m Low tide 09:45 · 0.3 m High tide 15:57 · 1.7 m Low tide 22:08 · 0.3 m
Wednesday 11 November High tide 04:19 · 1.6 m Low tide 10:13 · 0.4 m High tide 16:25 · 1.6 m Low tide 22:35 · 0.3 m
Thursday 12 November High tide 04:48 · 1.5 m Low tide 10:42 · 0.4 m High tide 16:53 · 1.6 m Low tide 23:04 · 0.4 m
Friday 13 November High tide 05:19 · 1.5 m Low tide 11:13 · 0.5 m High tide 17:22 · 1.5 m Low tide 23:35 · 0.4 m

sardinia bay: when to go?

Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)

Season · peak

237h

in December · 23.5 rideable days

The season runs from August to January, peaking in December: 22 rideable days a month and 237 hours of usable wind, at 22 °C. The low point is June, at 14 days.

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Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 66%13-20 knots · 32%21-30 knots · 2%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 66% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is July, at 18 °C. The wettest month is October, with 111 mm.

Monthly averages: sardinia bay

Monthly averages — sardinia bay — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month	Rideable days	Usable wind	Temperature	Rain
January	23.5	250 h	24 °C	53 mm
February	17.0	197 h	24 °C	21 mm
March	19.5	166 h	25 °C	37 mm
April	14.5	134 h	22 °C	71 mm
May	15.5	104 h	22 °C	16 mm
June	14.0	85 h	19 °C	77 mm
July	15.0	84 h	18 °C	31 mm
August	19.5	138 h	19 °C	10 mm
September	20.5	186 h	19 °C	43 mm
October	22.0	211 h	21 °C	111 mm
November	23.0	222 h	22 °C	49 mm
December	23.5	237 h	24 °C	26 mm

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Technical details of sardinia bay spot

The spot works with winds from ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW.

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Spot functioning

The spot works with SE to WSW wind. Sandy beach with beach break waves. Waves are often bigger than in the city due to direct exposure to SW swells. Rideable at all tides. Isolated spot — come with other riders. Conditions often committing, check forecasts before coming.

Spot opening date · Required level

Spot opening date: Open all year round
Required level: Advanced

On the water

Waves of 1-3 metres, sometimes more during large SW swells. Sandy bottom. Strong currents during large swells. Cooler water than Bluewater Bay (17-21°C). 3/2 wetsuit in summer, 4/3 in winter.

Parking

Access via a dirt road from Schoenmakerskop. Parking in the nature reserve. No facilities on the beach. Bring water and supplies. Protected natural environment — respect the reserve. PE 20 minutes away.

Wind specificities

Southeast wind blows side-onshore. The exposed bay position offers unobstructed wind, often stronger than in the city. Strength of 15-28 knots in summer. WSW is onshore with powerful conditions. The south-facing open bay receives the full wind effect. PE "Windy City" — very reliable wind.

Hazards

Isolated spot with no lifeguard or rescue services. Very powerful shore break during large swells. Sharks frequent in this area (great whites). Strong currents. Rocky coast of Schoenmakerskop to avoid in case of drift. Do not ride alone. Reserved for advanced riders.

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