Located off the Cape Peninsula, South Africa, Bellows is an offshore big wave break far southwest of Seal Island. You’ll need a boat and some bravery to surf out here, as Seal Island attracts one of the biggest Great White Shark populations in the world. Winds are hard to predict out here, so try and come on a calm day. The left is better than the right, but it works both ways and can barrel very nicely. It’s definitely a scary spot to surf, but you’ll have it alone.
What are the best surf conditions for Bellows?
Bellows gets good between double overhead and triple overhead. We recommend riding a step-up, rhino chaser, or gun here. This break is suitable for advanced surfers only. The surf here is not consistent (4/10) and will be empty (1/10). The best winds are from the North, Northeast, or Northwest. The best swells are from the South, Southeast, or Southwest. It works on all tides.
We recommend wearing a 3/2 wetsuit in the summer when water temperatures rise to 19°C (66°F). In winter, a 4/3 is best when temperatures drop to 15°C (59°F). See the temperature chart below for more data on this.
