Black Rocks Jetty
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be careful of rocks.this spot ha 3 peaks. The inside is hollow and powerful (for good surfers). the scond peak is the most regularly surfed and has a good section. The outside peak just works on good southern swell.
Location
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You can see it from the notorious spot Black rocks (roches noires), it is behind the jety on the left (southern entry of the port of "St Gilles".
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Reef (coral) |
|---|---|
| Direction | Left |
| Bottom | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Power | Hollow, Fast |
| Frequency | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Short (<50m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | North, NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | SouthWest, South |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 6ft+ |
| Tide | Mid and high tide |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
Urchins, Rocks, Sharks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Cachera
0.08 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Rarely breaks (5 days/year) |
Black Rocks right
0.18 miles away
| Direction: | Don't know |
| Bottom: | Don't know |
| Frequency: | Don't know |
Les Brisants
0.52 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |