Gonubie Lefts
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Tops...backhand or forehand!
Atmosphere:
This place pumps with bigger swell. It can break far out into the bay and can be a long ride. Be ready for a long paddle when the swell is big. This is one of the few left breaking spots in the East London area.
Additional Info:
Watch out for the ski-boats when ending off. In smaller swell you finish right in the mouth. The rumour is that the river mouth is a hammerhead breeding site but I never saw one in seven years of surfing tis spot. As you drive down to the parking lot (by the hotel) you come over the hill and can get a breathtaking view of the reef spread out in front of you. It is rated for all surfers but obviously when it gets big you should know what you are doing. Of course, respect the locals...
Location
Loading...Access
Follow the signs to Gonubie River mouth or walk across the main beach from the parking lot in front of the hotel. The break is to the left of the river mouth.
| Walk | Short walk (5-15 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Reef (rocky) |
|---|---|
| Direction | Left |
| Bottom | Sandy with rock |
| Power | Powerful |
| Frequency | Don't know |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Long (150 to 300m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | Unknown |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | Unknown |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 10ft+ |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Don't know |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
Rocks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
0.36 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
3.10 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
4.85 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Don't know |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |