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South Africa, Hibiscous Coast

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	Surf Spot Characteristics
	alternative name	Ifafa Reef, Fafa
		Surf Quality
	wave quality	Totally Epic
	experience	experienced surfers
	surf frequency	sometimes break
		Wave
	type	reef-rocky
	direction	right
	bottom	reef (coral,sharp rocks etc..) with sand
	power	- hollow - fast - powerful - ledgey
	normal length	normal (50 to 150m)
	good day	long (150 to 300 m)
		Tide, Swell and Wind
	swell direction
	wind direction	- NorthWest - West - SouthWest
	swell size	starts working at 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft and holds up to 3m+ / 10ft+
	tide position	mid tide
	tide movement	rising tide
	Author: Anonymous Contributors (5) They surfed this spot ! (4)

	Ifafa Pipes Access
	Drive south Durban (about 50 kms), until you see an off ramp named 'Ifafa Beach', turn left and your there. hint:(Its not quite the main beach)
	distance	week-end trip
	walk	short walk (5-15 mn)
	easy to find?	easy to find
	public access?	public access
	special access	Paddle > 20mn or Boat
		More Details on Surfing
	week crowd	empty
week-end crowd		ok
	dangers	- rips / undertow - sharks
	webcam url

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	Additional Surfing Infos
	Beautiful isoalted long beach, wave breaks at a normal 4-5ft. The reef however holds up to 12ft easily depending on winds and swell during the winter.
	Overview
	Atmosphere	Can get busy when the wave is cranking, Ifafa Beach water is so warm and beautiful...but the reef is powerful and shallow.
	General	Empty lineup and mellow vibe.Enjoy!

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Datum	WGS84 [ Help ]
GPS Lat.	30° 25.50402' S
GPS Long.	30° 40.39364' E
Precision	Approximate
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comment by Anonymous, 2007-11-25 00:27:21

Crazy
ja i came here in may and it was epic! the early wave is the best before the wind picks up...this spot is a real gem if you can find it

comment by Anonymous, 2007-11-20 17:13:57

thieves
Just watch out for thieves and hijackers!!

That Ifafa is the most dangerous area in the South Coast...

comment by Anonymous, 2007-11-18 13:57:43

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If this break was more consistent it would be one of the best waves on the East Coast.

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