The Hoek
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One of the best spots in Cape Town, however only breaks for 3 months in summer
Atmosphere:
Can ger very crowded when its epic and on the weekends, breaks on the low tide only on a small to medium swell.The water is freezingggg!!!Only breaks when there are banks, generaly only in summer when the SE howls and deposits sand.Breathtaking views of the mountain in front of you.Will break balls and boards if you dont know how to surf well.Experts only!
Additional Info:
Cover yourself in neoprene and prepare yourself for some hollow crystal clear barrels of epic proportion!!Critical take off zone and heavy locals the only factors - i.e. no kooks !!
Location
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Go to Noordhoek car park and walk down to the beach and head left towards Chapmans Peak Mountain. 300m walk.
| Walk | Short walk (5-15 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Sandbar |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Hollow |
| Frequency | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Short (<50m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | SouthEast, East |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | NorthWest, West, SouthWest |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 6ft+ |
| Tide | Low tide only |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
Localism
Videos
None
Nearby spots
0.28 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
1.74 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Boulders |
| Frequency: | Rarely breaks (5 days/year) |