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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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Horse Trails
South Africa, SW Coast
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Surf Spot Characteristics
Alternative name Trails
Surf Spot Quality
Wave qualityRegional Classic
ExperienceAll surfers
FrequencyDon't know
Wave
TypeSand-bar
DirectionRight and left
BottomSandy
PowerHollow, Powerful, Fun
Normal lengthShort (< 50m)
Good day lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
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 positionMid tide
Best tide movementRising and falling tides
More details
Week crowdEmpty
Week-end crowdFew surfers
Dangers
- Rips / undertow
- Sharks
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Atmosphere
Feels like a private spot when everyone else goed everywhere else. Very Underrated.
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Comments
By shimmy , 25-12-2005
horsetrails - yeah this spot is fun, punchy little beachies and works even when the swell is small. minimal crowds and the vibe is good
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By Azza , 22-01-2007
Very underrated - Evryone always drives right past to the Steenes,but I promise you, horsetrails rights are way better the any wave at Derde steen,which is great,because it keeps the crowds away. Reminds me of the Durban beachies,just uncrowded and cold,surf there alone all the time!