Pelican point

Pelican Point, Namibia is one of the Atlantic’s most distinctive surf spots, sitting on the long, remote sand-and-rock spit that juts out near Walvis Bay on Namibia’s central coast.

What it’s like

• Wave type: Powerful, exposed left-hand point/reef break with long rides when it’s working.
• Best swell: Picks up Atlantic swell very well, especially with a bit of size.
• Wind: Often benefits from clean offshore/easterly winds common in the region, which can make the waves very groomed.
• Water temperature: Cold, due to the Benguela Current — a wetsuit is usually essential.
• Crowds: Generally light compared with more famous surf destinations, largely because of the remoteness and exposure.

Conditions and character

Pelican Point is known for being: - Remote and raw - Mellow-looking from shore but heavy in the water - Often surfed with long, running walls and sometimes punchy sections - Influenced by shifting sandbanks and strong currents, so conditions can change quickly

Things to know

• Access: Not especially easy; usually reached via 4x4/organized trip rather than a simple walk-in.
• Hazards: Strong currents, cold water, exposure to swell and wind, and a very remote setting.
• Wildlife: The area is famous for seals and seabirds, and you may share the coastline with marine life.

Overall

Pelican Point offers a dramatic, uncrowded, and powerful surfing experience in an unforgettable desert-meets-ocean landscape. It’s better suited to surfers who are comfortable with cold, remote, and sometimes demanding conditions.