Surf spot
Camps Bay shorey
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- Country
- South Africa, Cape Town
- Coordinates
- -33.9481, 18.3769
Camps Bay shorey is a playful, beach-break surf spot in Cape Town, South Africa, on the Atlantic side below the Twelve Apostles and Table Mountain.
Quick description
- Type: Beach / shore-break
- Wave quality: Fast, punchy, and often hollow on the right swell
- Best for: Intermediate to advanced surfers when it’s firing
- Crowd: Can be busy, especially in good conditions and summer
- Vibe: Scenic and exposed, with a classic Cape Town beach-town backdrop
What to expect
Camps Bay shorey usually works when a swell pushes into the bay and the sand banks line up. The waves can be short, steep, and powerful, making them fun but sometimes unforgiving. It’s not typically a long, rolling point-style wave; instead, it’s more about quick takeoffs, snappy sections, and shorey energy close to the beach.
Best conditions
- Swell: South or southwest swell
- Wind: Light offshore or mild easterly conditions are best
- Tide: Often better on a mid to lower tide, depending on sand movement
- Size: Can range from fun small surf to heavy, dumping shore-break when big
Hazards
- Strong closeout sections
- Heavy shore-break landings
- Crowds and swimmers
- Changing sandbars
- Powerful Atlantic conditions and cold water
Overall
Camps Bay shorey is a fun but fickle beachy wave in one of the most beautiful surf settings in South Africa. When it lines up, it can be a lively session with fast waves and lots of energy, but it’s best approached with respect for the power and unpredictability of the shore-break.