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this is not a surf break, atleast not in the sense of other people surfing here, it is a dangerous place accessible only by boat or a long dangerous paddles and to my understanding only a couple of peaople have tried to surf around this area - and not at the point marked on the google map.

Additional Info:
who ever wrote the original reports for this spot is haveing a laugh- do not try and surf here (unless you fancy being sucked down the english channel)

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there are rumours of waves around this area and i have even paddled out along the cliffs from alum bay to try and surf the reef, however in 10 years of surfing on the island i have never heard of anyone surfing where is marked. Even if someone has surfed here it would be one of the most dangerous places to surf due to the insane currents and isolated loaction, i think someones having a bit of a laugh!!

WalkDon't know
Public accessYes
4x4 requiredUnknown
Boat requiredUnknown
Wave Characteristics
TypeReef (rocky)
DirectionRight and left
BottomDon't know
PowerHollow, Powerful, Ledgey, Slab
FrequencyRarely breaks (5 days/year)
Normal lengthDon't know
Good day lengthDon't know
Ideal Conditions
Wind directionEast
Swell directionWest, Don't know
Swell sizeDon't know - Don't know
TideDon't know
Tide movementDon't know
Crowd
WeekDon't know
WeekendDon't know
Dangers

Rips / undertow, Man-made danger (buoys etc..)

Videos

None

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