shallows
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Its my favorite spot in the area right now.
Atmosphere:
The water is usually smoth when working no pollution yet yery asome when sunny no wind around.
Additional Info:
park your car in frist car park , there is a big square rock you take off on . on low tide watch out your leg rope can get stuck when you take off the left is suckier then the right on low tide the right is easier to catch then the left.
Location
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from shellhobour city drive till you reach the beach then drive south along the coast till you reach the sign that says bass point reserve then drive down that road till you reach a big blue sign saying shallows then theres three car parks the frist one is the best.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Reef (rocky) |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Power | Fun |
| Frequency | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | SouthWest, South, SouthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | South, SouthEast, East, NorthEast |
| Swell size | 5ft-6ft - 12ft |
| Tide | Low tide only |
| Tide movement | Falling tide |
Crowd
| Week | Crowded |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
Urchins, Rocks, Sharks, Mines (Angola only !)
Videos
None
Nearby spots
0.62 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) with sand |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
0.69 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
0.85 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |