Meisho Maru
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Needs 5foot plus swell
Additional Info:
This spot can cook when theres swell, surfed it twice. Peaks and reforms close to the Meisho Maru shipwreck. Descent lefts and rights.
Location
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Go to suiderstrand, Aghulas national park, look for the shipwreck.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | No |
| 4x4 required | Yes |
| Boat required | No |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Reef (rocky) |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Flat rocks |
| Power | Hollow, Powerful, Fun |
| Frequency | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | North, Don't know |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | South |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 6ft+ |
| Tide | High tide only |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Empty |
Dangers
Rocks, Private beach, Sharks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Struisbaai Reef
1.86 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Boulders |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
Struisbaai Back Reef
4.78 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) with sand |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
Suiderstrand
5.02 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |