Strandfontein beachbreak
Edit SpotAbout
Cold but lekker.
Atmosphere:
Gets very good especially in summer.
Additional Info:
Fun but fickle righthand beachbreak. Sandbanks shift around a lot in rippy conditions. Best in calm or berg winds during a small to medium swell and incoming tide.
Location
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Go to Strandfontein on the west coast, easy to find, look on the map.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right |
| Bottom | Sandy with rock |
| Power | Hollow, Powerful, Ordinary, Fun |
| Frequency | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | South |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | NorthWest |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 6ft+ |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Empty |
Dangers
Rips / undertow, Sharks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Olifants Rivermouth
4.59 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
Doring Bay
4.65 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
Boskraal Strand
17.24 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |