Penhors Reef
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One of the good waves of the area
Additional Info:
It's a semi secret left. Hard to surf because you need a good swell, no wind and the perfect time for the tide. So you need a lot of things to deal with...
Location
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Go to the small harbour of Penhors. Stop at the lifeguards house. You can paddle from the harbour outside.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Unknown |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Reef (rocky) |
|---|---|
| Direction | Left |
| Bottom | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Power | Powerful, Fun |
| Frequency | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | North, East, NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | West, SouthWest |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 10ft+ |
| Tide | Mid and high tide |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
Rips / undertow, Rocks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Penhors
0.16 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Don't know |
Shaka
1.95 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Flat rocks |
| Frequency: | Don't know |
Plovan
3.28 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |