Swartvlei (Rivermouth)
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Currents are strong, especially when the mouth has been opened, wouldnt advise surfing then. Come with abit of experience and if you a strong swimmer. Also gotta watch out for sharks. (Its a rivermouth so..) Bring a mate though and youll have it all to yourselves.
Atmosphere:
Ive had some really good waves here, hardly ever seen anyone else out but trust me it does get very good. Come when theres no wind, nice clean conditions.
Additional Info:
Can get pretty descent, hollow and long depending on swell. Best bet is in summer on small to medium swell when its not outta control. There are many different peaks just look for the best.
Location
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Go to Sedgefield and then to the rivermouth, walk down the wooden stairs to the beach, the best peaks are on the left hand side of the mouth.
| Walk | Short walk (5-15 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Rivermouth |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Hollow, Fast, Powerful |
| Frequency | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | North |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | South |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 6ft+ |
| Tide | Low and mid tide |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Empty |
Dangers
Rips / undertow, Sharks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
3.46 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
4.21 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
4.40 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |