Sumbe
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If you lived in Sumbe - you'd have to go surfing here as there is nothing else to do in this town!
Atmosphere:
We have only ever surfed this spot once (and it was great), as driving to Sumbe has been too dangerous for the last two years. Hope to go again though soon!
Additional Info:
Sumbe itself is the nearest town to this surf spot (330km south of Luanda). The beach front of Sumbe actually has some ordinary beach breaks. However, for the real thing, go 15km south. Here the waves break close to shore on sand bars which appear to have rocks under the thin sand veneer.
Location
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From the town of Sumbe, drive 10km south until the road hits a dip and then a rise - at the top turn right and follow the laterite track down the crest of a ridge towards the obvious cliffs to the right (north). This leads to the beach which is called 'Praia de Namoradas' after 2km
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy with rock |
| Power | Hollow, Fast, Fun |
| 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 | Less than 3ft - 6ft+ |
| Tide | Low and mid tide |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Empty |
Dangers
Rips / undertow, Sharks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
6.41 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) with sand |
| Frequency: | Don't know |