Gansbaai Reefs
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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
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Go to Gansbay close to hermanus, many spot around.
| 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
0.02 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) with sand |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
0.44 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
1.60 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Flat rocks |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |