North Beach
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North Beach is zoned a swimming beach, so to surf there one must be there before the bathing is opened in the morning, or after bathing is closed in the evening, an incredibly good right hander when its working, barreling across the sand banks, North Beach has for many years been the home of the Gunston 500 and the more recent Mr Price
Atmosphere:
This spot is very popular with longboarders, you will find the same crowd of guys there every morning, can be surfed on average 5 days a week,
a good frendly buzz
Additional Info:
Parking is safe, protected by car guards who depend on tips, they are not on a salary,
Location
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Durbans Main Beach
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Hollow, Fast, Fun |
| Frequency | Don't know |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | West, SouthWest |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | SouthWest |
| Swell size | Don't know - 10ft+ |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Don't know |
Crowd
| Week | Crowded |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
Rips / undertow, Shark protected
Videos
None
Nearby spots
New Pier
0.47 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
Dairy Beach
0.77 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
Snake park
1.26 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |