Gates
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Great spot on the day, can move between breaks in short distance (paddling distance)
Atmosphere:
Take care when it's big, rips are very strong. Not for surfers in early stages or unfit.
Additional Info:
This spot is amoungst many at the point of Cape Douglass. Looking out towards the ocean you will see a consistent right called Mokes to your left (directly infront of the wooden platform) the break to the right of Mokes is Gates, a left or right hander. And further to your right is a big lefthander called Pebbles. On a good day one or all could be working. If its too big to paddle straight out from the car park, take the rip out in front of the wooden platform. You will see tracks.
Location
Loading...Access
| 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 | Fast |
| Frequency | Regular (100 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | North, NorthWest, NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | SouthWest, South |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 8ft+ |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Don't know |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
Rips / undertow, Rocks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Mokes
0.87 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
Cape Northumberland
2.48 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |