Dungeons
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Not for the faint-hearted!
Atmosphere:
Awesome scenic beauty, and monster waves.
Additional Info:
In the same league as Mavericks, Todos Santos and Waimea.
Location
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From Hout Bay harbour, charter a boat to the channel east of the peak.
| Walk | Short walk (5-15 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | No |
| Boat required | Yes |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Reef (rocky) |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right |
| Bottom | Flat rocks |
| Power | Hollow, Powerful |
| Frequency | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Long (150 to 300m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | North, NorthWest, NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | West, SouthWest |
| Swell size | Over 12ft - 16ft and over |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
Sharks
Videos
Nearby spots
Hout Bay
0.09 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
Hout Bay Harbour Wall
1.62 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Don't know |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
Dungeons (The Slab section)
1.89 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |