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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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Crayfish Factory
South Africa, Cape Town
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Datum: WGS84 [ Help ] |
Latitude: 34° 10.885' S |
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Out on the cape DistanceTake a car WalkShort walk (5-15 mn) Easy to find?Easy to find Public access?Public access Special accessDon't know |
Surf Spot Characteristics
Alternative name Factory
Surf Spot Quality
Wave qualityWorld Class
ExperiencePros or kamikaze only...
FrequencyRegular
Wave
TypeReef-rocky
DirectionRight
BottomReef (coral, sharp rocks etc..)
PowerHollow, Fast, Powerful, Ledgey
Normal lengthLong (150 to 300 m)
Good day lengthVery Long (300 to 500 m)
Tide, Swell and Wind
Good swell directionSouth
Good wind directionNorthWest
Swell sizeStarts working at 2m-2.5m / 6ft-8ft and holds up to 5m / 16 ft and over
Best tide positionMid and high tide
Best tide movementRising tide
More details
Week crowdFew surfers
Week-end crowdFew surfers
Dangers
- Rocks
- Localism
- Sharks
Additional Information
Good Especially for experienced surfers but can be very dangerous.
Atmosphere
One of the classic bigger wave spots - you'll need all your paddling strength here on big days.
General
Crazy wave, bset left to professionals.
Author: mwossy Contributors (3)
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Comments
By anonymous , 24-02-2005
rates high - surfed the factory heaps in the old days and it got to be one of CT's best . Come to think of it it's better big wave than nearly all Oz . ..... nearly .... but then it's so consistent ..hhmmm
By anonymous , 19-02-2005
- dont even try this spot unless you have experience in big wave ya'll hear! You have been warned!
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By anonymous , 05-03-2005
Conditions needed - Crayfish Factory only realy works during the winter when clean 16-18 sec. groundswell is running in a 10 - 25ft swell size. Best with a Light NW wind and a more Southerly swell direction.Dont paddle out on a small board (under a 8ft!) you will get worked. Has become quite crowded on resent and and has claimed a fair share of victims in its time. Handle with care and be surfing fit!