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Access
There are several breaks here depending on the tide.
The easiest is to walk down the sand road (heading towards the ocean) that goes past Russel's Restaurant, 500m down the road there is a public pathway that takes you down to the beach. Walk down onto the beach and then walk towards the point (you will see waves breaking).
There's a point break directly infront of the peninsula as well as a beach break 200m into the bay (breaking off a sandbar at low tide and a flat reef at high tide)
English (Translate this text in English): There are several breaks here depending on the tide.
The easiest is to walk down the sand road (heading towards the ocean) that goes past Russel's Restaurant, 500m down the road there is a public pathway that takes you down to the beach. Walk down onto the beach and then walk towards the point (you will see waves breaking).
There's a point break directly infront of the peninsula as well as a beach break 200m into the bay (breaking off a sandbar at low tide and a flat reef at high tide)
English (Translate this text in English): There are several breaks here depending on the tide.
The easiest is to walk down the sand road (heading towards the ocean) that goes past Russel's Restaurant, 500m down the road there is a public pathway that takes you down to the beach. Walk down onto the beach and then walk towards the point (you will see waves breaking).
There's a point break directly infront of the peninsula as well as a beach break 200m into the bay (breaking off a sandbar at low tide and a flat reef at high tide)
English (Translate this text in English): There are several breaks here depending on the tide.
The easiest is to walk down the sand road (heading towards the ocean) that goes past Russel's Restaurant, 500m down the road there is a public pathway that takes you down to the beach. Walk down onto the beach and then walk towards the point (you will see waves breaking).
There's a point break directly infront of the peninsula as well as a beach break 200m into the bay (breaking off a sandbar at low tide and a flat reef at high tide)
DistanceTake a car
WalkShort walk (5-15 mn)
Easy to find?Easy to find
Public access?Public access
Special access
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Surf Spot Characteristics
Alternative name Baia de Pemba
Surf Spot Quality
Wave qualityNormal
ExperienceAll surfers
FrequencyRegular
Wave
TypePoint-break
DirectionRight and left
BottomSandy with rock
PowerOrdinary, Fun
Normal lengthShort (< 50m)
Good day lengthShort (< 50m)
Tide, Swell and Wind
Good swell directionNorthEast
Good wind directionSouth
Swell sizeStarts working at 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft and holds up to Don't know
Best tide positionAll tides
Best tide movementRising tide
More details
Week crowdEmpty
Week-end crowdEmpty
Webcam url
Dangers
- Rocks
Additional Information
Depending on the tide, choose the best spot.
There is a lot of water that flows in and out of the bay and tide shifts quickly.
I spoke to people living there who said there wasn't any waves, but found waves right on our doorstep! As a result, I hadn't packed my board so I asked a local Dhow craftsman to make one - really good craftsmanship, and would recommend having a board shaped locally by Mussage see here: http://justinbeswick.co.za/2017/08/mussage-when-we-plant-the-tree/
English (Translate this text in English): Depending on the tide, choose the best spot.
There is a lot of water that flows in and out of the bay and tide shifts quickly.
I spoke to people living there who said there wasn't any waves, but found waves right on our doorstep! As a result, I hadn't packed my board so I asked a local Dhow craftsman to make one - really good craftsmanship, and would recommend having a board shaped locally by Mussage see here: http://justinbeswick.co.za/2017/08/mussage-when-we-plant-the-tree/
English (Translate this text in English): Depending on the tide, choose the best spot.
There is a lot of water that flows in and out of the bay and tide shifts quickly.
I spoke to people living there who said there wasn't any waves, but found waves right on our doorstep! As a result, I hadn't packed my board so I asked a local Dhow craftsman to make one - really good craftsmanship, and would recommend having a board shaped locally by Mussage see here: http://justinbeswick.co.za/2017/08/mussage-when-we-plant-the-tree/
English (Translate this text in English): Depending on the tide, choose the best spot.
There is a lot of water that flows in and out of the bay and tide shifts quickly.
I spoke to people living there who said there wasn't any waves, but found waves right on our doorstep! As a result, I hadn't packed my board so I asked a local Dhow craftsman to make one - really good craftsmanship, and would recommend having a board shaped locally by Mussage see here: http:&#47;&#47;justinbeswick.co.za&#47;2017&#47;08&#47;mussage-when-we-plant-the-tree&#47;
Atmosphere
Warm water with friendly Dhow and Dug-out fisherman that pass by with their daily route to go fishing.
I visited and noted this spot in August, when I stayed there for 3 weeks and saw waves for 90% on those days.
English (Translate this text in English): Warm water with friendly Dhow and Dug-out fisherman that pass by with their daily route to go fishing.
I visited and noted this spot in August, when I stayed there for 3 weeks and saw waves for 90% on those days.
English (Translate this text in English): Warm water with friendly Dhow and Dug-out fisherman that pass by with their daily route to go fishing.
I visited and noted this spot in August, when I stayed there for 3 weeks and saw waves for 90% on those days.
English (Translate this text in English): Warm water with friendly Dhow and Dug-out fisherman that pass by with their daily route to go fishing.
I visited and noted this spot in August, when I stayed there for 3 weeks and saw waves for 90% on those days.
General
A fun wave if you're visiting Pemba. I wouldn't make a specific trip to Pemba for the surf, but if you're going to be there - pack your board.
English (Translate this text in English): A fun wave if you're visiting Pemba. I wouldn't make a specific trip to Pemba for the surf, but if you're going to be there - pack your board.
English (Translate this text in English): A fun wave if you're visiting Pemba. I wouldn't make a specific trip to Pemba for the surf, but if you're going to be there - pack your board.
English (Translate this text in English): A fun wave if you're visiting Pemba. I wouldn't make a specific trip to Pemba for the surf, but if you're going to be there - pack your board.
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