Lighthouse beach
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A cool spot for surfing, I especially enjoyed it during harmattan season.
Atmosphere:
Here is where me and my pals actually started surfing. It's not a world class wave of course, but I learned much... The hollow drops of lighthouse helped me a lot with my take off techniques.
Additional Info:
An awesome beachbreak, the shifting peak delivers good rides. Absolutely amazing is the left wedge close to the rocks.
Best period is Nov-Feb, when the Harmattan (an offshore wind) blows. Remember to take care of the dangerous rips.
Location
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From Tarqwa Bay walk for about 5 min on the rocky pier then cross it...there you are!
| Walk | Long walk (>30 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | No |
| Boat required | Yes |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Sandbar |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Powerful |
| Frequency | Regular (100 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | North, NorthWest, NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | SouthWest, South |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 12ft |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Empty |
Dangers
Rips / undertow, Pollution
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Shipwreck
0.53 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
