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A true veral surf missioner experience, the reward to the missioner can be great.
Atmosphere:
A real surf adventure, loads of hazzards (dirt roads, no sign posts, theft of possesions, shark invested)when you do get there its paradise, coastal forest on to the beach spectacular set up with a real wave! One of the most beautiful unspoilt parts left in SA! Do your homework, organise accomodation and bring along spare boards etc. as civilization is a days drive away!
Additional Info:
This spot is definatly for the hardier surf voyager its bloody hard to get to, sharks are a real problem and safety of your vehicle can be a problem, accomodation is limeted to private bungalows if you pre-arrange with a local or otherwise you will need to leave the reserve and stay in a local hotel an hours drive away! Roads are hectic and getting lost a real problem.But the wave is supurb!
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The wave is amazing,one of the most consistant waves along this stretch of coast.It breaks along a sand bank that forms just of a point break and ends in a bay.The wave us super shredable with barrel sections to it and long bashable walls.Only problem is the resident great white sharks who have claimed several lives over the last few years.A real and menacing threat! Do not surf when the water is dirty. this makes the risk / reward factor is even!You need a 4 x 4 vehicle to get there & a local who knows the dirt roads well! Which means you need plenty of time.Note that is you should injure yourself a decent hospital is a good half day drive. the rainly season makes the roads impossible!
Walk | Short walk (5-15 min) |
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Public access | No |
4x4 required | Yes |
Boat required | No |
Wave Characteristics
Type | Point break |
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Direction | Right |
Bottom | Sandy with rock |
Power | Hollow, Fast, Powerful |
Frequency | Regular (100 days/year) |
Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Good day length | Long (150 to 300m) |
Ideal Conditions
Wind direction | NorthWest, West, SouthWest |
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Swell direction | SouthWest, South, SouthEast |
Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 8ft+ |
Tide | Low and mid tide |
Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
Week | Empty |
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Weekend | Empty |
Dangers
Sharks, Shark protected
Videos
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Nearby spots
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Direction: | Right and left |
Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
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Direction: | Left |
Bottom: | Sandy |
Frequency: | Don't know |
0.00 miles away
Direction: | Right |
Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |