Fort Bay
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Never gone so fast or been so deep in barrels. Only surfed by alone, which is a little sketchy with the tiger sharks around.
Additional Info:
Deep water swells come out of really deep water and hit a 3ft deep shelf. Extremely fast and hollow wave.
Location
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Tak the road down to Fort Bay and take a right down the hairpin. Park in the dirt there. Follow the dirt road until it ends.
| Walk | Short walk (5-15 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, Fast, Powerful, Ledgey |
| Frequency | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | North, South, East, NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | NorthWest, West, SouthWest |
| Swell size | 8ft-10ft - 16ft and over |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Empty |
Dangers
Urchins, Rips / undertow, Rocks, Man-made danger (buoys etc..), Sharks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Wells bay
1.75 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |