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Skeleton Bay

The longest sand-bottom barrel in the world. Rides of over a minute are possible. Remote Namibian desert coastline. Frigid water, harsh conditions. Discovered in 2008.

Left sand-bottom barrel

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Best Conditions

Swell Direction

SW, S

Swell Size

4–10 ft

Tide

low-mid tide

Wind

offshore (E)

Season

winter

Skill Level

Expert

Location

County

Namibia

Region

Erongo Coast

Coordinates

-22.6885, 14.5180

NOAA Buoy

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