The Toilet (Chowpoo)
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Lekker but to be respected.
Atmosphere:
Good spot but dont wipeout cause its shallow and sharp. Anything over 7 foot is just stupid and asking for serious trouble.
Additional Info:
Well known spot with mainly locals on it. Be nice to them and youll get waves. This spot is seriously powerful and should only be tackled by okes who know what theyre doing. A mistake here will get you badly grated. The reef is often only a few foot deep, hence the way the wave often looks like its doubling and trippling up.
Location
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Go to Gansbaai and ask a local, easy to find
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Reef (rocky) |
|---|---|
| Direction | Left |
| Bottom | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Power | Unknown |
| Frequency | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Long (150 to 300m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | Unknown |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | Unknown |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 8ft+ |
| Tide | Mid and high tide |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
None
Videos
None
Nearby spots
De Kelders
0.02 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) with sand |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
Stinky Pits!
0.43 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Flat rocks |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
Gansbaai Reefs
1.59 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |