The Gap
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Fun and really good when there is a good swell.
Atmosphere:
Awesome when it works, good atmospere and many places to surf around there.
Additional Info:
drive down the beach, watch for soft spots!
Location
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Go to south of Castlepoint, park your car and walk up the hill. There is a path which you can follow. It is beside a big rock, you will see it.
| Walk | Short walk (5-15 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Yes |
| Boat required | No |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) with sand |
| Power | Hollow, Fast, Ordinary, Fun |
| Frequency | Regular (100 days/year) |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | NorthWest, West, SouthWest |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | SouthWest, South, SouthEast, East, NorthEast |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 6ft+ |
| Tide | Low and mid tide |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
Rocks
Videos
None