Glencairn Reef

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About

When the other reefs in False bay are cooking and packed out give Glencairn a go, usually only a couple of guys in the water but be warned not for beginners.

Atmosphere:
Winter months it pumps.

Glencairn Reef is home to old style locals who don't take to kindly to kooks trying to surf the reef, be respectful and you will get your fair share of waves

Best after winter storms!

The take off is really fast so use a board with some rocker.

Additional Info:
Glencairn reef is awsome when its on. Its a mean lefthander that breaks off an shallow reef, sometimes only a foot or so deep. Experienced surfers. Crazy when big.

On big days after a winter storm the wave off the reef connects up to the beach break, can get epic!

Be careful its really shallow and many a board has been snapped here.

Location

Access

Go to the small town of Glencairn. Go to the sea and to the left, cant miss it.

Drive on the Main Beach road from Fish Hoek towards Simons town at the intersection of the Express way there is a parking area.

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, Fast, Powerful, Ledgey
Frequency	Sometimes breaks (50 days/year)
Normal length	Short (<50m)
Good day length	Normal (50 to 150m)