Swartriet beach
Edit SpotAbout
Nice little beach, few crowds.
Atmosphere:
Always a wave here, especially in summer.
Additional Info:
You need to pay a small toll to enter the beach area. A peaking, fun beachbreak that works in 2-4' conditions and light SE-NE breezes or glassy conditions.
Location
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Easy to find just look on a map, up the west coast.
| 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, Ordinary, Fun |
| Frequency | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | SouthEast, NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | West |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 6ft+ |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Empty |
Dangers
Rocks, Sharks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Cape st. Martin reef
2.90 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
Groot Trekoskraal
4.40 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
Klein Trekoskraal
16.17 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |