Noordhoek
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Noordhoek consists of two spots. Noordhoek Rights, known as Noordhoek, and Rocky's which is a hollow Left, breaking on a shallow rocky shelf. Both waves are average to good, depending on swell direction, period and wind. Easy paddle out via the Boot Launch allows you to miss the urchins.
Location
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Located on the wildsideof Port Elizabeth. 20 minute drive from City Centre along beach road Willows/Schoenmakerskop.Located at the Nordhoek Boat Club.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Reef (rocky) |
|---|---|
| Direction | Don't know |
| Bottom | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Power | Hollow, Powerful |
| Frequency | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Long (150 to 300m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | North, NorthWest |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | West, SouthWest, South, SouthEast, East |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 8ft+ |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
Urchins, Rocks, Sharks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Flat Rocks
0.79 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Flat rocks |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
Loch Ness
4.19 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |