Hout Bay Harbour Wall
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Small takeoff zone itll get crowded quick
Atmosphere:
Lekker
Additional Info:
Hardly ever works and needs a big swell to turn on but when its on its fun.
Location
Loading...Access
Go to Houtbay and then to the harbour wall when theres big swell, easy to find
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Breakwater/jetty |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right |
| Bottom | Don't know |
| Power | Hollow, Fast |
| Frequency | Regular (100 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Short (<50m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | NorthWest |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | West, SouthWest |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 3ft+ |
| Tide | Mid and high tide |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
Localism
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Hout Bay
0.30 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
Dungeons
1.59 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Flat rocks |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
Dungeons (The Slab section)
1.62 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |