Doring Bay
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Atmosphere:
Freezing cold here but you wont care when you see the wave.
Additional Info:
Left reef break. There is an inside section that runs along rocks. Needs a light SE wind or glassy Easterly winds. Best on a clean 4-6' groundswell.
Gets very long and hollow at times.
Location
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| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Reef (rocky) |
|---|---|
| Direction | Left |
| Bottom | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Power | Hollow, Powerful, Ordinary |
| Frequency | Regular (100 days/year) |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Very Long (300 to 500m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | SouthEast, East |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | NorthWest |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 10ft+ |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
Rocks, Localism
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Strandfontein beachbreak
4.59 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
Olifants Rivermouth
9.01 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
Sours
18.56 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |