Pointe du Diable (Evil Peak)
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update on 22 august 2006 : one dead on this spot , fatal shark attack...
there are only about 10 people surfing this spot on a regular basis. if you are looking for an empty spot and you can deal with the sharks hanging around there, go for it!
Location
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West of St Pierre. Ask anybody for the 'Pointe du Diable'. Easy to find...
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Reef (coral) |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right |
| Bottom | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Power | Powerful |
| Frequency | Don't know |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Long (150 to 300m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | North |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | South |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 12ft |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
Urchins, Rocks, Localism, Sharks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Manapany
1.85 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Don't know |
Étang sale
9.14 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
Le Jetty, St Pierre
9.28 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |