Silkies
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Silkies is a AWESOME bodyboarding spot(better to boadyboard the surf)You get sick barrels when the wind is blowing SE.There a insane lip perfect for rolls and ARS.
Atmosphere:
When the SE wind is strong and its pushing tide go to Silkies
Additional Info:
Powerful little wave...Sometimes it dumps heavily with small insane barrels...
Location
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Stay Beach road until you see Nice'Ice ice cream shop or is you see a building named La Mer.Just walk over the road and you'll see some bodyboarders and sufers.
| Walk | Short walk (5-15 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Sandbar |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Hollow, Fast, Powerful, Fun, Ledgey |
| Frequency | Regular (100 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Short (<50m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | SouthWest, SouthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | SouthWest, SouthEast |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 6ft+ |
| Tide | Mid and high tide |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
Rocks
Videos
None
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| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
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| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
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| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) with sand |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |