Danger Point
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Come clame your wave
Atmosphere:
Dangerous bru wouldnt surf here alone and it gets pretty gnarly and big but also fun on small days!youve been warned!
Additional Info:
Dont Surf here alone!You need special permision from the goverment officials to get in here with a wetsuit and fins ,but mostly they dont pass by and you can just get in and go surf.Drive thru Gansbaai and follow the sign that says Danger Point youll know it when you see it their are almost 20 reef breaks in this area alone most of them surfed by the odd local but the best waves are to the right of the bay look for a awsome left wedge!
Location
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| Walk | Short walk (5-15 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | No |
| 4x4 required | Yes |
| Boat required | No |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Reef (rocky) |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Power | Hollow, Fast, Powerful, Slab |
| Frequency | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Long (150 to 300m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | North, NorthWest, West |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | SouthWest |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 16ft and over |
| Tide | High tide only |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Empty |
Dangers
Urchins, Rips / undertow, Rocks, Man-made danger (buoys etc..), Private beach, Localism, Sharks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
The Toilet (Chowpoo)
3.67 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
Stinky Pits!
3.90 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Flat rocks |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
Gansbaai Reefs
3.90 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |