Struisbaai Back Reef
Edit SpotAbout
Abit of a paddle to get there.
Atmosphere:
Watch out for sharks and boats.
Additional Info:
Crazy when on, huge open barrels. Not many surf here but few have. VERY SHARKY.
Location
Loading...Access
Go to the harbour and look out, if its working youll see it.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | No |
| Boat required | Yes |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Reef (rocky) |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) with sand |
| Power | Hollow, Fast, Powerful |
| Frequency | Regular (100 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Long (150 to 300m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | Don't know |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | SouthWest, East |
| Swell size | 5ft-6ft - 10ft+ |
| Tide | Low and mid tide |
| Tide movement | Falling tide |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Empty |
Dangers
Rips / undertow, Rocks, Sharks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Struisbaai Reef
0.27 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Boulders |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
Suiderstrand
5.02 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
Meisho Maru
6.25 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Flat rocks |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |