Gerickes Point (Left)
Edit SpotAbout
Excellent.
Atmosphere:
Tranquil. Beautiful. And no crowds.
Additional Info:
Keep your head down and surf to the right (minimal bottomturn) to make the line-up. Don't wipe on the fromt of the wave
Location
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Drive on N-2 toward Sedgefield from George. Turn off at Swartvlei (single track road) and drive up to beach parking area. Pick up surfboard and accessories and walk (2km) along beach west flank up to huts where skiffs are kept. Pack off, watch the tide waves (there are many freak waves that come through over the ledge) and paddle in...
| Walk | Long walk (>30 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Reef (rocky) |
|---|---|
| Direction | Left |
| Bottom | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Power | Unknown |
| Frequency | Regular (100 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Short (<50m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | Unknown |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | Unknown |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 12ft |
| Tide | Mid tide |
| Tide movement | Falling tide |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Empty |
Dangers
None
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Swartvlei (Rivermouth)
0.34 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
Gerickes back reef
0.80 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
Swartvlei Beach
4.21 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |