About

They used to hold the Gunston 500 there, but due to a good publicity stunt it was moved to Durban. Some travelling Hawaiian pro's described Nahoon as the closest wave to Sunset Beach outside of Hawaii.

Atmosphere:
There is a mellow vibe at Nahoon, the crowds start to thin out when it gets big. If you have a good attitude so will others in the water. Everybody is more concerned about the Great White swimming around than they are about where you are from.

Additional Info:
There is a little concrete walkway heading out into the surf to the right of the car park, which saves your feet from the urchins, but on bigger days the rip just keeps you paddling. Alternately you could paddle out from the right of the break and come around from the back. But time it right because getting caught inside at Nahoon will give you an experience you will be telling your Grandchildren about. Be warned, this spot is seriously sharks, surfers get attacked every year.

Location

Access

From the Sugar Shack backpackers in the City of East London, head south, take the first turn right towards the bus station and then right again just before the Holiday Inn. Go straight and at the second stop sign turn right and head straight. You will end up in the Nahoon Reef car park. If you stay at the Sugar Shack backpackers, they offer transport to the good surf spots in East London.

Wave Characteristics

Ideal Conditions

Crowd

Dangers

Urchins, Rips / undertow, Rocks, Sharks

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