Struisbaai Reef
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WATCH OUT FOR SHARKS HERE!
Atmosphere:
A classic wave when on. Looooong mellow rides.
Additional Info:
Can get very good and long under the right conditions. Needs a solid and clean southerly swell to work properly but surprises you often. Best enjoyed with no or little wind from the west.
Location
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Go to the town of Struisbaai by Aghulus, southern most tip of Africa. The reef is next to the harbour wall.
Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
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Public access | Yes |
4x4 required | Unknown |
Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
Type | Reef (rocky) |
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Direction | Right |
Bottom | Boulders |
Power | Ordinary, Fun |
Frequency | Regular (100 days/year) |
Normal length | Short (<50m) |
Good day length | Short (<50m) |
Ideal Conditions
Wind direction | SouthEast, East, NorthEast |
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Swell direction | West |
Swell size | Less than 3ft - 3ft+ |
Tide | Low tide only |
Tide movement | Falling tide |
Crowd
Week | Empty |
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Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
Urchins, Rocks, Sharks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Struisbaai Back Reef
0.27 miles away
Direction: | Right and left |
Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) with sand |
Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
Suiderstrand
4.78 miles away
Direction: | Right and left |
Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
Meisho Maru
5.98 miles away
Direction: | Right and left |
Bottom: | Flat rocks |
Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |