Tongaat - Westbrook
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Don't go.
Additional Info:
Fickle - Respect the locals, it's their beach.
There is a parking lot right in front of the spot. When its on it'll break just right of the rocks. Good option to get away from crowds and mush of Durban, but you have to get here early. The winds and tide usually F this place up
Location
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Go north, past Umhlanga before Ballito, watch signs
| Walk | Don't know |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right |
| Bottom | Sandy with rock |
| Power | Fast, Powerful |
| Frequency | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Long (150 to 300m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | North, NorthWest, NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | SouthWest |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 10ft+ |
| Tide | Low and mid tide |
| Tide movement | Don't know |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
Rips / undertow, Rocks, Localism, Sharks, Shark protected
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Ballito - Surfers Point
4.84 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
Umdloti
5.72 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
umdloti tidal pool
6.54 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |