Cape Vidal
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i loved the spot being a local at Richards bay it was always nice to get away with a few mates. it was never crowed the water always clean plenty of game inc wales and dolphins.
Atmosphere:
i always prefered to go to cape vidal just after a cold front weather system had gone past. the winds would usualy be calm and offshore, whilst the swell usually doubled in size.
Additional Info:
keep all food stuffs locked out of site as the local monkey are quite a problem.. also beware of wildlife, hippos, leopards, crocs etc
Location
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when you arrive in a small holiday village called st lucia follow the signs towards the crocodile sanctuary. at the sanctuary you will come to a boom gate which is the entrance to cape vidal. you will have to pay a small fee to entre being a gamepark owned by kzn parksboard.follow the tar road for approx 40 min.. cape vidal is a beautiful place for camping, fishing snorkling etc make a weekend of it. pre bookings are essential.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Reef (rocky) |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy with rock |
| Power | Hollow, Fast, Powerful, Fun |
| Frequency | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | SouthWest |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | NorthEast |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - Don't know |
| Tide | Mid and high tide |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
Urchins, Rips / undertow, Rocks, Sharks
Videos
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