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Teiki Mathieu Baillan surfing a self-made Alaya surfboard in Macaroni, Mentawaï, Indonesia. Photo by C. Naslain, 2009.
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Waenhuiskrans Arniston Roman beach
South Africa, South Garden Route
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Through Bredasdorp (A small inland town) follow signs to Arniston/ Waenhuiskrans. There are a few spots in the area, mostly very unsurfed and unknown. This spot is at the roman beach. Excellent nature reserves and chillout place. DistanceWeek-end trip 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
ExperienceAll surfers
FrequencyRegular
Wave
TypeSand-bar
DirectionRight and left
BottomSandy with rock
PowerFun
Normal lengthShort (< 50m)
Good day lengthShort (< 50m)
Tide, Swell and Wind
Good swell directionSouthEast
Good wind directionNorthWest
Swell sizeStarts working at Less than 1m / 3ft and holds up to 2m+ / 6ft+
Best tide positionLow and mid tide
Best tide movementRising and falling tides
More details
Week crowdEmpty
Week-end crowdEmpty
Dangers
- Sharks
Additional Information
There's a good car park where all the beachgoers park. Easy takeoff, nice short and punchy walls with the occasional tubes. If you're willing to explore there are some very good reefs around the corner with NOBODY surfing.
Atmosphere
Mellow.
General
Good weekend break - provided there's swell. swell is rare and erratic though so be prepared to wait loong between sets and dont be surprised to find the sea absolutely flat most days.
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By Daniel Vivier email:daniel.vivier@bluewin.ch , 16-05-2004
Wicked fun! - We have a beach house at Arniston and this is where I learned to surf.For any beginners,surf buddys(maybe pros but no kammakazis) or old timers, this is where you can have a lot of fun.There are some wicked waves to be taken here on a good day.Just watch out if it's a windy day or when it is the day of X-mas,then it gets really crowded.When this happens you can go and look for your own little surf heaven on the many other deserted beaches in the area!
By K , 03-12-2003
reefbreak - bodyboarded at a tiny left reef on roman beach with friend. 2-3 ft max, clean barrels breaking over almost dry reef. so much potential. we never surfed it again but will be back for more.
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By Iain , 11-12-2007
Gauntlet - Kids Beach (front of Arniston Hotel). paddle out in low tide to the gap between the furthest 2 protruding reefs. not for beginners - shallow reef and nice barrels on a good day. been surfing this for ever and never seen others out there. best surf spot in Arniston. Called the Gauntlet for a reason. Home of the Stewarts.