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Go to the small town of Glencairn. Go to the sea and to the left, cant miss it.
Drive on the Main Beach road from Fish Hoek towards Simons town at the intersection of the Express way there is a parking area.
English (Translate this text in English): Go to the small town of Glencairn. Go to the sea and to the left, cant miss it.
Drive on the Main Beach road from Fish Hoek towards Simons town at the intersection of the Express way there is a parking area.
English (Translate this text in English): Go to the small town of Glencairn. Go to the sea and to the left, cant miss it.
Drive on the Main Beach road from Fish Hoek towards Simons town at the intersection of the Express way there is a parking area.
English (Translate this text in English): Go to the small town of Glencairn. Go to the sea and to the left, cant miss it.
Drive on the Main Beach road from Fish Hoek towards Simons town at the intersection of the Express way there is a parking area.
DistanceTake a car
WalkInstant access (< 5min)
Easy to find?Easy to find
Public access?Public access
Special accessDon't know
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Surf Spot Characteristics
Surf Spot Quality
Wave qualityRegional Classic
ExperienceExperienced surfers
FrequencySometimes break
Wave
TypeReef-rocky
DirectionLeft
BottomReef (coral, sharp rocks etc..)
PowerHollow, Fast, Powerful, Ledgey
Normal lengthShort (< 50m)
Good day lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Tide, Swell and Wind
Good swell directionSouth, SouthEast
Good wind directionNorthWest
Swell sizeStarts working at 1.5m-2m /5ft-6ft and holds up to 2.5m+ / 8ft+
Best tide positionMid and high tide
Best tide movementRising tide
More details
Week crowdFew surfers
Week-end crowdFew surfers
Webcam url
Dangers
- Rocks
- Localism
- Sharks
Additional Information
Glencairn reef is awsome when its on. Its a mean lefthander that breaks off an shallow reef, sometimes only a foot or so deep. Experienced surfers. Crazy when big.
On big days after a winter storm the wave off the reef connects up to the beach break, can get epic!
Be careful its really shallow and many a board has been snapped here.
English (Translate this text in English): Glencairn reef is awsome when its on. Its a mean lefthander that breaks off an shallow reef, sometimes only a foot or so deep. Experienced surfers. Crazy when big.
On big days after a winter storm the wave off the reef connects up to the beach break, can get epic!
Be careful its really shallow and many a board has been snapped here.
English (Translate this text in English): Glencairn reef is awsome when its on. Its a mean lefthander that breaks off an shallow reef, sometimes only a foot or so deep. Experienced surfers. Crazy when big.
On big days after a winter storm the wave off the reef connects up to the beach break, can get epic!
Be careful its really shallow and many a board has been snapped here.
English (Translate this text in English): Glencairn reef is awsome when its on. Its a mean lefthander that breaks off an shallow reef, sometimes only a foot or so deep. Experienced surfers. Crazy when big.
On big days after a winter storm the wave off the reef connects up to the beach break, can get epic!
Be careful its really shallow and many a board has been snapped here.
Atmosphere
Winter months it pumps.
Glencairn Reef is home to old style locals who don't take to kindly to kooks trying to surf the reef, be respectful and you will get your fair share of waves
Best after winter storms!
The take off is really fast so use a board with some rocker.
English (Translate this text in English): Winter months it pumps.
Glencairn Reef is home to old style locals who don't take to kindly to kooks trying to surf the reef, be respectful and you will get your fair share of waves
Best after winter storms!
The take off is really fast so use a board with some rocker.
English (Translate this text in English): Winter months it pumps.
Glencairn Reef is home to old style locals who don't take to kindly to kooks trying to surf the reef, be respectful and you will get your fair share of waves
Best after winter storms!
The take off is really fast so use a board with some rocker.
English (Translate this text in English): Winter months it pumps.
Glencairn Reef is home to old style locals who don't take to kindly to kooks trying to surf the reef, be respectful and you will get your fair share of waves
Best after winter storms!
The take off is really fast so use a board with some rocker.
General
When the other reefs in False bay are cooking and packed out give Glencairn a go, usually only a couple of guys in the water but be warned not for beginners.
English (Translate this text in English): When the other reefs in False bay are cooking and packed out give Glencairn a go, usually only a couple of guys in the water but be warned not for beginners.
English (Translate this text in English): When the other reefs in False bay are cooking and packed out give Glencairn a go, usually only a couple of guys in the water but be warned not for beginners.
English (Translate this text in English): When the other reefs in False bay are cooking and packed out give Glencairn a go, usually only a couple of guys in the water but be warned not for beginners.
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