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Get a boat andor jetski's and launch them from Strand or Gordons Bay or go to Strand beach, (fence) cross the fence into private property, walk till you get close enough and paddle if you dare or if you're suicidal!
English (Translate this text in English): Get a boat andor jetski's and launch them from Strand or Gordons Bay or go to Strand beach, (fence) cross the fence into private property, walk till you get close enough and paddle if you dare or if you're suicidal!
English (Translate this text in English): Get a boat andor jetski's and launch them from Strand or Gordons Bay or go to Strand beach, (fence) cross the fence into private property, walk till you get close enough and paddle if you dare or if you're suicidal!
English (Translate this text in English): Get a boat andor jetski's and launch them from Strand or Gordons Bay or go to Strand beach, (fence) cross the fence into private property, walk till you get close enough and paddle if you dare or if you're suicidal!
DistanceTake a car
WalkShort walk (5-15 mn)
Easy to find?OK
Public access?Private access
Special accessPaddle > 20mn or Boat
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Surf Spot Characteristics
Alternative name AECI Reef
Surf Spot Quality
Wave qualityRegional Classic
ExperiencePros or kamikaze only...
FrequencyVery consistent (150 day/year)
Wave
TypeReef-rocky
DirectionRight and left
BottomReef (coral,sharp rocks etc..) with sand
PowerHollow, Fast, Powerful, Ledgey
Normal lengthShort (< 50m)
Good day lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Tide, Swell and Wind
Good swell directionSouth
Good wind directionNorth, NorthWest
Swell sizeStarts working at 2m-2.5m / 6ft-8ft and holds up to 5m / 16 ft and over
Best tide positionLow and mid tide
Best tide movementFalling tide
More details
Week crowdEmpty
Week-end crowdEmpty
Webcam url
Dangers
- Rips / undertow
- Rocks
- Pollution
- Sharks
Additional Information
Blinkklip is one of the Sunset Reefs (deep sea surf spot near Kommetjie) of False Bay. (There are 3 that i'm aware of.) Named after the shallow rock ledge it breaks on, this is a mystic surf spot. It is very deep out to sea, across from AECI, and can be seen breaking from the beach on very large swell days. It offers a very steep take-off and short ride, althogh can get pretty long depending on the swell. The presence of sharks here is an almost certainty.
English (Translate this text in English): Blinkklip is one of the Sunset Reefs (deep sea surf spot near Kommetjie) of False Bay. (There are 3 that i'm aware of.) Named after the shallow rock ledge it breaks on, this is a mystic surf spot. It is very deep out to sea, across from AECI, and can be seen breaking from the beach on very large swell days. It offers a very steep take-off and short ride, althogh can get pretty long depending on the swell. The presence of sharks here is an almost certainty.
English (Translate this text in English): Blinkklip is one of the Sunset Reefs (deep sea surf spot near Kommetjie) of False Bay. (There are 3 that i'm aware of.) Named after the shallow rock ledge it breaks on, this is a mystic surf spot. It is very deep out to sea, across from AECI, and can be seen breaking from the beach on very large swell days. It offers a very steep take-off and short ride, althogh can get pretty long depending on the swell. The presence of sharks here is an almost certainty.
English (Translate this text in English): Blinkklip is one of the Sunset Reefs (deep sea surf spot near Kommetjie) of False Bay. (There are 3 that i'm aware of.) Named after the shallow rock ledge it breaks on, this is a mystic surf spot. It is very deep out to sea, across from AECI, and can be seen breaking from the beach on very large swell days. It offers a very steep take-off and short ride, althogh can get pretty long depending on the swell. The presence of sharks here is an almost certainty.
Atmosphere
Scary.. Dont know how many have surfed it? We've only surfed there twice, each time with jetski's. Only caught a few waves and left early one day because of strange movement in the water and another day cause was getting out've control. Works good on 10 feet swell but local fisherman have seen it atleast at 20! More shallow than you'd think, said hello to the reef on every wipeout.. Currents are crazy so dont see how you could tackle it without a boat or jetski. Its a good fishing spot but fisherman have seen plenty of sharks here so be warned. Sits out infront of AECI (African explosives company). The sound of big waves breaking and occasional explosions from the shore, together with the cold water, strong currents and presence of sharks will have you leaving a brown mark in you suit!
English (Translate this text in English): Scary.. Dont know how many have surfed it? We've only surfed there twice, each time with jetski's. Only caught a few waves and left early one day because of strange movement in the water and another day cause was getting out've control. Works good on 10 feet swell but local fisherman have seen it atleast at 20! More shallow than you'd think, said hello to the reef on every wipeout.. Currents are crazy so dont see how you could tackle it without a boat or jetski. Its a good fishing spot but fisherman have seen plenty of sharks here so be warned. Sits out infront of AECI (African explosives company). The sound of big waves breaking and occasional explosions from the shore, together with the cold water, strong currents and presence of sharks will have you leaving a brown mark in you suit!
English (Translate this text in English): Scary.. Dont know how many have surfed it? We've only surfed there twice, each time with jetski's. Only caught a few waves and left early one day because of strange movement in the water and another day cause was getting out've control. Works good on 10 feet swell but local fisherman have seen it atleast at 20! More shallow than you'd think, said hello to the reef on every wipeout.. Currents are crazy so dont see how you could tackle it without a boat or jetski. Its a good fishing spot but fisherman have seen plenty of sharks here so be warned. Sits out infront of AECI (African explosives company). The sound of big waves breaking and occasional explosions from the shore, together with the cold water, strong currents and presence of sharks will have you leaving a brown mark in you suit!
English (Translate this text in English): Scary.. Dont know how many have surfed it? We've only surfed there twice, each time with jetski's. Only caught a few waves and left early one day because of strange movement in the water and another day cause was getting out've control. Works good on 10 feet swell but local fisherman have seen it atleast at 20! More shallow than you'd think, said hello to the reef on every wipeout.. Currents are crazy so dont see how you could tackle it without a boat or jetski. Its a good fishing spot but fisherman have seen plenty of sharks here so be warned. Sits out infront of AECI (African explosives company). The sound of big waves breaking and occasional explosions from the shore, together with the cold water, strong currents and presence of sharks will have you leaving a brown mark in you suit!
General
Crazy.. if youre looking for big tow-ins in False Bay then this is the place. Would rather surf here than at Bellows reef (close to seal island) just cause of the distance to get there and 100% shark presence. Dont be a wanker and come alone unless you want to get washed up at Strand beach with crabs comming out your eye sockets! We need more of a crowd for this place!
English (Translate this text in English): Crazy.. if youre looking for big tow-ins in False Bay then this is the place. Would rather surf here than at Bellows reef (close to seal island) just cause of the distance to get there and 100% shark presence. Dont be a wanker and come alone unless you want to get washed up at Strand beach with crabs comming out your eye sockets! We need more of a crowd for this place!
English (Translate this text in English): Crazy.. if youre looking for big tow-ins in False Bay then this is the place. Would rather surf here than at Bellows reef (close to seal island) just cause of the distance to get there and 100% shark presence. Dont be a wanker and come alone unless you want to get washed up at Strand beach with crabs comming out your eye sockets! We need more of a crowd for this place!
English (Translate this text in English): Crazy.. if youre looking for big tow-ins in False Bay then this is the place. Would rather surf here than at Bellows reef (close to seal island) just cause of the distance to get there and 100% shark presence. Dont be a wanker and come alone unless you want to get washed up at Strand beach with crabs comming out your eye sockets! We need more of a crowd for this place!
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By Anonymous , 25-09-2007
Big - I saw this place clocking at 25 foot plus sets at least this last winter, perfect and with noone out! Lots of potential here. Dirk