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Teiki Mathieu Baillan surfing a self-made Alaia surfboard in Lances Left, Mentawaï, Indonesia. Photo by C. Naslain, 2009.
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Tidal Pool
South Africa, Durban
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Tidal pool is about 150 meters south of Cave Rock at the Bluff. Easily accessible, lots of parking overlooking the take off, breaks right in front of the tidal pool, easy paddle out through a channel, great wave. DistanceTake a car WalkInstant access (< 5min) Easy to find?Easy to find Public access?Public access Special accessDon't know |
Surf Spot Characteristics
Surf Spot Quality
Wave qualityNormal
ExperienceExperienced surfers
FrequencyDon't know
Wave
TypeReef-rocky
DirectionRight and left
BottomSandy with rock
PowerHollow, Powerful
Normal lengthShort (< 50m)
Good day lengthShort (< 50m)
Tide, Swell and Wind
Good swell directionSouthWest
Good wind directionNorthEast
Swell sizeStarts working at 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft and holds up to 2m+ / 6ft+
Best tide positionLow and mid tide
Best tide movement
More details
Week crowdEmpty
Week-end crowdFew surfers
Dangers
- Rocks
Additional Information
Atmosphere
Tidal pool is a sublime, classic surf spot, crystal clean sea, no wetsuits needed, dolphins abound, no localism, easy access, looks straight onto the bluff forest, wild birds audible, safe, clean, and grinding.
General
see above, an east coast classic !!! this spot fucking rocks !!!
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Comments
By mdqbb , 02-01-2006
cave rock - hey dude i guess that the first photos are from cave rock and i dont even know south africa lolnice fucking wave too :)
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By Local , 04-01-2006
Cretin - That is Cave Rock. How is Joburg these days? Did you have fun watching from the beach?