Church Point
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Beautiful West Coast wave, in spite of the dangerous coral.
Atmosphere:
Good break when the West Coast is jumping. The coral here is sharp and dangerous, but the wave is good. Watch out on big days, since there is a buoy line surrounding the reef, to protect it from boats. If you arent careful, this line can take you off of a wave in a painful way. Some locals, but nothing too intense.
Additional Info:
Church Point is a slabbing right break over a serious fire coral reef. Its a short ride, but intense, since there is a chance you will be raked over the fire coral. Rights only, lefts will leave you on bare reef. Paddle out on the left of the reef, the channel is deep and safe.
Location
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Drive north from Bridgetown along the West Coast Highway. Drive thru Holetown till you see the Folkstone Park, which has a church. Park in the public parking lot.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Reef (coral) |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right |
| Bottom | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Power | Hollow, Ledgey |
| Frequency | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Short (<50m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | West, SouthWest |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | North, NorthWest |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 8ft+ |
| Tide | Mid tide |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
Urchins, Rocks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
1.31 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
1.92 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
2.80 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |