Quicombo
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The above info is guessed, as the time we were there it was a very small swell day. I'd love to see it working! Has anyone else ever heard of this spot, or got any photos??
Atmosphere:
At a guess - "lonely" would be a good word
Additional Info:
This spot wasn't working when I was in the area in 1997, but it clearly has enormous potential, as it is composed of a series of three point breaks (which probably don't link up) - all of which have flat-lying rock bases.
Location
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Drive 15km south of Sumbe, pass the obvious 'canyon' and head across the flat river-valley. Before the road starts climbing, turn right down to the village of Quicombo - where an abandoned fish processing factory provides a landmark
| Walk | Short walk (5-15 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Unknown |
| 4x4 required | Yes |
| Boat required | No |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Point break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Left |
| Bottom | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) with sand |
| Power | Hollow, Fast |
| Frequency | Don't know |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | East, NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | West, SouthWest, South |
| Swell size | 5ft-6ft - 10ft+ |
| Tide | Low and mid tide |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Empty |
Dangers
None
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Sumbe
6.41 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Don't know |