De Kelders
Edit SpotAbout
Lekker.
Atmosphere:
Few crowds. Gets very good in summer swell but picks up alot of swell so always a descent wave here.
Additional Info:
Almost at Gans Baai, which is where the British war ship HMS Birkenhead sank, is a small cluster of houses along a dusty road, right along a rocky stretch of coast metres from the sea. At the end of the road, right in the corner near a large Strandloper midden and interesting caves, is a fun but fickle little beachbreak that hardly anyone surfs. It's fun though and some barrelly lefts and rights can be had. Word has it that more waves can be found further down this long beach, which basically goes all the way to Hermanus, a beautiful town famous for whale watching. Also some great reef breaks around. Simular to Ganbaai.
Location
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De Kelders is the town just before reaching Gansbaai, after Hermanus.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Reef (rocky) |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) with sand |
| Power | Hollow, Fast, Powerful, Ordinary |
| Frequency | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Long (150 to 300m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | North |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | SouthWest, South |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 10ft+ |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Falling tide |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
Rocks, Sharks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
1.59 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
1.60 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Flat rocks |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
1.94 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |