Kaalkop Strand
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Hollow wave
Atmosphere:
No scarcity of waves but big storms/wind is a problem. Watch out cause it gets gnarly over 5 foot.
Additional Info:
Beachbreak/shorebreak. Theres a left pointbreak setup on the northern side of the bay, which needs a bigger swell to turn on.
Location
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Marion Island and Prince Edward Islands.
Close to Marion base research station.
| Walk | Good walk (15-30 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Yes |
| Boat required | No |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) with sand |
| Power | Hollow, Powerful, Ledgey |
| Frequency | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | Don't know |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | Don't know |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 8ft+ |
| Tide | Mid and high tide |
| Tide movement | Don't know |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Empty |
Dangers
Rips / undertow, Rocks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Ships Cove, Marion Island
1.66 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |