Ships Cove, Marion Island
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Good beachie. Ive heard it gets huge here and still holds with good form but again you gotta watch for the wind. There are a few other spots on the island but with no roads youre gonna struggle to ever see them. Marion Island is far from a surf destination. It is remote and only has a research base on it. If you (most likely) a South African and manage to get here, take your board and a really thick wetsuit, you might score some good waves to yourself.
Atmosphere:
Its a long walk there and back. Probably the only beach break on the island. COLD, ISOLATED place so bring a friend. Take all provisionals with you. Camp out on the beach if the weather allows.
Additional Info:
Great wave, lots of swell so youll have no problem there. Worst part is the wind. Come in summer (Dec - Feb)
Location
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Take a boat from Cape Town and travel to Marion Island. The spot is about an hours walk north from Base. There are no roads there.
| Walk | Long walk (>30 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Unknown |
| 4x4 required | No |
| Boat required | Yes |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy with rock |
| Power | Hollow, Fast, Powerful, Fun |
| Frequency | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | North |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | SouthWest |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 10ft+ |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Don't know |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Empty |
Dangers
None
Videos
None
Nearby spots
1.66 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) with sand |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |