Grotto Bay
Edit SpotAbout
Came here on holiday once. Private property but if youre comming, bring a board cause its worth checking out.
Atmosphere:
Come early mornings.
Additional Info:
Good beachbreak with solid hollow shorey style waves on a good groundswell. Winter is very good. Short ride but hollow.
Location
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Take the coastal road north from melkbos on the way to Yzerfontein. Look on the map, holiday place.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | No |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy with rock |
| Power | Hollow, Fast, Powerful, Fun |
| Frequency | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Short (<50m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | SouthEast, East |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | West |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 6ft+ |
| Tide | Mid and high tide |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Empty |
Dangers
Private beach
Videos
None
Nearby spots
11th Ave Melkbos Strand
8.23 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
16 MILE BEACH
13.05 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
Gas Chambers
13.35 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |