Bocock's Bay

Bocock's Bay is a left-hand point break that forms over flat rocks and sand, producing long, slow-peeling rides that work across all tides but favor a falling tide for optimal shape. It consistently holds 1.2-meter sets when nearby Swakopmund is flat, requiring west-southwest swell and south-southeast wind for best conditions. The break demands advanced technique and commitment—it's an exposed, fairly powerful wave rather than beginner terrain.

Winter and especially March offer the most reliable swell and cleanest conditions, with October through April generally avoided due to low wave energy and shark activity during their breeding season. The water runs cold, around 13.6 degrees Celsius. Despite the quality of the waves, the spot rarely attracts crowds.

The bay sits roughly 160 kilometers north of Swakopmund, close enough to Cape Cross that it's within a five-minute walk from the main seal colony area. The location sits along the Skeleton Coast, accessed via the C34 highway approaching from Swakopmund. Local seal populations concentrate at Cape Cross and can attract sharks to the broader region during certain months.