Cave Rock
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for experienced big wave riders only, don't come here if you can't handle competitive or aggressive surfing.
Atmosphere:
awesome when working, crowds start to fade as the real surfers do their thing. Watch out for the reef.
Additional Info:
Not as amazing as it used to be since the storms of 2006, Still a very high performance wave, picks up large swell, but now it is much faster and sections a lot. The wave can still have you completely barreled, much more exciting than Durban Town on a good South West Swell.
Location
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from Durban take road to Bluff follow signs to brighton Beach, Spot is Just before Brighton Beach swiming pool, a big rock on the left of the road depicts the spot.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Reef (rocky) |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right |
| Bottom | Sandy with rock |
| Power | Hollow, Fast, Powerful |
| Frequency | Regular (100 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | North, NorthWest |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | SouthWest |
| Swell size | 5ft-6ft - 16ft and over |
| Tide | Mid and high tide |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
Rips / undertow
Videos
None
Nearby spots
New Pier
0.65 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
Ansteys Beach
5.22 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
Vetchies Reef
5.40 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |