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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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Struisbaai Reef
South Africa, South Garden Route
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Datum: WGS84 [ Help ] |
Latitude: 34° 47.935' S |
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Go to the town of Struisbaai by Aghulus, southern most tip of Africa. The reef is next to the harbour wall. DistanceWeek-end trip WalkInstant access (< 5min) Easy to find?Easy to find Public access?Public access Special accessDon't know |
Surf Spot Characteristics
Alternative name Hawe
Surf Spot Quality
Wave qualityRegional Classic
ExperienceAll surfers
FrequencyRegular
Wave
TypeReef-rocky
DirectionRight
BottomBoulders
PowerOrdinary, Fun
Normal lengthShort (< 50m)
Good day lengthLong (150 to 300 m)
Tide, Swell and Wind
Good swell directionSouth, SouthEast
Good wind directionWest
Swell sizeStarts working at Less than 1m / 3ft and holds up to 2.5m+ / 8ft+
Best tide positionDon't know
Best tide movementRising tide
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Week crowdEmpty
Week-end crowdFew surfers
Dangers
- Sharks
Additional Information
Can get very good and long under the right conditions. Needs a solid and clean southerly swell to work properly but surprises you often. Best enjoyed with no or little wind from the west.
Atmosphere
A classic wave when on. Looooong mellow rides.
General
WATCH OUT FOR SHARKS HERE!
Author: Anonymous Contributors (2) They surfed this spot ! (7)
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