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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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Gerickes Point (Left)
South Africa, South George
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Datum: WGS84 [ Help ] |
Latitude: 34° 2.164' S |
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Drive on N-2 toward Sedgefield from George. Turn off at Swartvlei (single track road) and drive up to beach parking area. Pick up surfboard and accessories and walk (2km) along beach west flank up to huts where skiffs are kept. Pack off, watch the tide waves (there are many freak waves that come through over the ledge) and paddle in... DistanceTake a car WalkLong walk (>30 mn) Easy to find?OK Public access?Public access Special accessDon't know |
Surf Spot Characteristics
Surf Spot Quality
Wave qualityRegional Classic
ExperienceExperienced surfers
FrequencyRegular
Wave
TypeReef-rocky
DirectionLeft
BottomReef (coral, sharp rocks etc..)
Power
Normal lengthShort (< 50m)
Good day lengthShort (< 50m)
Tide, Swell and Wind
Good swell direction
Good wind direction
Swell sizeStarts working at 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft and holds up to 4m+ / 12ft
Best tide positionMid tide
Best tide movementFalling tide
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Week crowdEmpty
Week-end crowdEmpty
Dangers
Additional Information
Keep your head down and surf to the right (minimal bottomturn) to make the line-up. Don't wipe on the fromt of the wave
Atmosphere
Tranquil. Beautiful. And no crowds.
General
Excellent.
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Comments
By Joe Masepoes , 12-05-2005
Classic - This spot is the best kept secret. Im glad there are no proper photos
By anonymous , 24-02-2005
5stars totaly epic spot???? don't think so - who rated this spot 5 stars totaly epic???... man, get a life...
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By Someone who has surfed there , 08-06-2005
What? - Put down your crack pipe! What the f*ck, have you (the incompetent mofo who describes the site) ever actually been there?