Cape Cross
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Favourite wave in Namibia
Atmosphere:
If you can calm your nerves about surfing next to the largest seal colony in the Southern Hemisphere, you'll enjoy some long uncrowded lefthanders. Bring a crowd coz theres none up here.
Additional Info:
Cape Cross will break at 4ft when Swakopmund is 1-2ft, so it has waves basically every day of the year. The trade wind SW which is sideshore in Swakop is offshore here.
The spot at the top of the point is known as Main Break, where a stupendous number of seals chill out. Further down the point at Graveyards, you can catch some super long rides with less of a worry about the seals. Its a slow wave, that you've got to cut back to, but runs for a long time.
On the right hand side of the entrance hut is another point called Factory Point, which is also worth checking out, works the same as Main Break.
Location
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Drive 126km north of Swakopmund till the Cape Cross Seal Reserve. Pay your entry fee and head on up to the left, where the wave awaits.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Point break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Left |
| Bottom | Sandy with rock |
| Power | Fun |
| Frequency | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
| Normal length | Long (150 to 300m) |
| Good day length | Exceptional (>500m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | SouthWest, South |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | NorthWest, West, SouthWest, South |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 6ft+ |
| Tide | Mid and high tide |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Empty |
Dangers
Sharks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
18.15 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Flat rocks with sand |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |