Queensberry Bay

Queensberry Bay is a small, sandy launch on the Wild Coast near East London, best known for surfing on an exposed right-hand point break. The break is described as peeling across the bay and generally “good,” with typical ride lengths commonly reported between 50 and 150 meters when the point is working. For surfing, low tide is listed as best, and swell directions centered around south through southwest are noted as the working options. Larger swells can be handled up to around 8 ft+ before closing out, though the site is still characterized by an exposed setup where wind and tide timing matter. Bottom conditions include rocks at the point and submerged reef near the shoreline, with a generally clean water quality noted. Safety is a major consideration at Queensberry Bay. Sharks are specifically called out as a primary hazard for the surfing point, and strong currents and submerged reef are also noted. It’s also advised to be careful around rocks, and to avoid riding at dusk or dawn. Lifeguards are not reported, and rescue availability is described as limited via regional coverage based in East London. Kitesurfing is considered possible and is described as a wave- and freeride-style option that performs best in the prevailing NE wind, typically side-shore to side-onshore for wave-riding. Wind conditions in summer are described as moderately to highly reliable, with an afternoon sea-breeze/thermal pattern and moderate gusts; recommended kite sizes are reported in the 7 to 12 m² range. Overall, kiting is also described as more advanced due to the conditions and hazards around the takeoff zone.