Still Bay (George)

Still Bay (Stillbaai) is a low-profile coastal launch on the southern Cape where conditions tend to be clean and uncrowded for much of the year. The beach setup includes sandy space for launching, with reef/point features that create the more serious surf and the more technical riding zones. For wind sports, summer is driven by thermal easterly/SE winds, with a sea-breeze development typically building from midday into the afternoon. Kitesurfing commonly benefits from these E–SE directions, and stronger storm periods with big swell can turn the wave options more extreme. Reported wind behaviour includes a fairly steady feel for at least part of the season, though another source notes moderate gusting. Surfing is centered on a right-hand reef/point break that’s described as powerful and peeling when conditions line up. Offshore NW winds are reported to clean up the wave face, and tide can be important (low tide is often cited for the point, while another guide suggests mid-tide for the best window). Swell from the south/southwest sectors is mentioned as working well, with a working range roughly around 1–4 meters where reported. Safety is a major focus here: rip currents/currents are reported (especially on outgoing tide), and the reef/rock sections plus urchins can make mistakes costly. Local guidance emphasizes watching the current, keeping clear of rocky sections during wipes, and respecting active harbor areas and any seasonal kiting restrictions in swimming zones.