Clovelly Wedge
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Good fun wave, great whn its working but can get crowded.
Additional Info:
Wait till after the set then take the 1st wave after so the set can create the wedge off the wall
Location
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At the far end of Fish Hoek Beach. Waves wedges off the wall
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Sandbar |
|---|---|
| Direction | Left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Hollow, Fast, Powerful |
| Frequency | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Short (<50m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | NorthWest |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | SouthEast |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 3ft+ |
| Tide | High tide only |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Crowded |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
Rips / undertow, Rocks, Localism, Pollution, Sharks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Kalk Bay Reef
0.03 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Flat rocks with sand |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
Clovelly
0.82 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Rarely breaks (5 days/year) |
pitzmah (clazo's ledge)
1.05 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |