About

Fickle, but when it works big green walls march into the tiny cove. Very cool!

Atmosphere:
I have always enjoyed this spot as when Algoa Bay decides to break there is always a mad hussle for uncrowded spots. Avalanche can sometimes escape these crowds as it is not the first spot along the bay. Never had a hassle in the water as it seems to attract an "older" crowd. When it works, it must rank as the best wave in the bay.

Additional Info:
On a big day the take-off is beyond a rock ledge that looks more daunting than it actually is. A hectic take-off leads into a good ride that ends in a little cove. Watch out for fishermen's lines as they can be a problem. On smaller days the wave can be sluggish but the winter swell can really crank.

Location

Access

Head out of Port Elizabeth along the road to Schoenmakerskop. Turn left into the Something Good Roadhouse. This is well sigposted. As you enter the large parking spot, the break is on your left hand side. The Summerstrand Surf-Lifesaving Club is at the opposite end of the car park with the roadhouse in the middle.

Wave Characteristics

Ideal Conditions

Crowd

Dangers

Rocks

Videos

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