Gansbaai Reefs

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About

Awsome wave, always few crowds..

Atmosphere:
Lots of kelp and probably lots of sharks but you got more chance being struck by lightning so..

Additional Info:
There are a few reefbreaks around here. Most have great lefts and rights. Best on solid 6 foot ground swell comming in. They off long rides and on some days or low tide get super hollow. There is alot of kelp around so come if you dont mind that. Also, this is where alot of shark cage diving is done ie, boats that attract sharks for tourists. One of South Africa's biggets colonies of great whites are here, so if you can calm your nerves about that then come enjoy. As far as i know only a few attacks.

Location

Access

Go to Gansbay close to hermanus, many spot around.

Getting there
Walk
Instant access (<5 min)
Public access
Yes
4x4 required
Unknown
Boat required
Unknown
Wave characteristics
Type
Reef (rocky)
Direction
Right and left
Bottom
Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.)
Power
Hollow, Powerful, Fun
Frequency
Very consistent (150+ days/year)
Normal length
Normal (50 to 150m)
Good day length
Long (150 to 300m)
Ideal conditions
Wind direction
SouthEast, East, NorthEast
Swell direction
South
Swell size
3ft-5ft - 8ft+
Tide
All tides
Tide movement
Rising and falling tides
Crowd
Week
Empty
Weekend
Few surfers

Dangers

Rocks, Sharks

Videos

None

Nearby spots

The Toilet (Chowpoo)

0.02 miles away

Direction
Left
Bottom
Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.)
Frequency
Very consistent (150+ days/year)

Stinky Pits!

0.44 miles away

Direction
Left
Bottom
Flat rocks
Frequency
Regular (100 days/year)

De Kelders

1.60 miles away

Direction
Right and left
Bottom
Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) with sand
Frequency
Very consistent (150+ days/year)