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Teiki Mathieu Baillan surfing a self-made Alaya surfboard in Macaroni, Mentawaï, Indonesia. Photo by C. Naslain, 2009.
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Kalk Bay (Backdoor)
South Africa, Cape Town
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Next to Kalk Bay, easy. DistanceIn the city WalkInstant access (< 5min) Easy to find?Easy to find Public access?Public access Special accessDon't know |
Surf Spot Characteristics
Surf Spot Quality
Wave qualityWorld Class
ExperienceExperienced surfers
FrequencyVery consistent (150 day/year)
Wave
TypeReef-rocky
DirectionRight
BottomReef (coral, sharp rocks etc..)
PowerHollow, Fast, Powerful, Ledgey
Normal lengthShort (< 50m)
Good day lengthShort (< 50m)
Tide, Swell and Wind
Good swell directionSouth
Good wind directionNorth, NorthWest, NorthEast
Swell sizeStarts working at Less than 1m / 3ft and holds up to 4m+ / 12ft
Best tide positionMid tide
Best tide movementDon't know
More details
Week crowdFew surfers
Week-end crowdUltra crowded
Dangers
- Urchins
- Rocks
- Localism
- Sharks
Additional Information
Good spot, gets super hollow, reef is often few feet below so watch out.
Atmosphere
Awsome
General
Pretty straight forward, for pros only when its big.
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