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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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South Beach
South Africa, Durban
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On Durbans Beach Front Rd drive south until you reach the sign that says South Beach DistanceIn the city WalkInstant access (< 5min) Easy to find?Easy to find Public access?Public access Special accessDon't know |
Surf Spot Characteristics
Alternative name 101 and Xcel
Surf Spot Quality
Wave qualitySloppy
ExperienceBeginners wave
FrequencyVery consistent (150 day/year)
Wave
Type
Direction
BottomSandy
PowerPowerless
Normal lengthShort (< 50m)
Good day lengthShort (< 50m)
Tide, Swell and Wind
Good swell directionSouthWest, SouthEast, East, NorthEast
Good wind directionNorthWest, West, SouthWest
Swell sizeStarts working at Less than 1m / 3ft and holds up to 3m+ / 10ft+
Best tide positionAll tides
Best tide movementRising and falling tides
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Week crowdEmpty
Week-end crowdFew surfers
Dangers
Additional Information
This is the worst wave in Durban. There are two main peaks, Xcel and 101. It is sheltered from the swell and requires at least 8ft of swell, at which point it is a two kilometre long close out and about 3 feet.
Atmosphere
Great spot to learn to stand and bottom turn. After that head north to wedge and learn to do top turns and cut backs, then go to New Pier, North or Bay and start getting barrels.
General
It is not worth it unless there is a really big swell and you do not have the guts to surf the bigger breaks.
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Comments
By Will Sills , 07-03-2009
balie - most comements are faulty.Addington has produced a five times S.A.Champiom George thompson.2nd place Gunston500 position. Multiple Provincial Champions.Junior+senior. Richie Sills,Willy Sills, Mike Esposito And many others. S.A. longboard champions. So please research your history.
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By Anonymous , 07-03-2009
balief - Sorry Forgot to mention all the legends of surfimg of South Beach. Baron Stander, Max Wettland,Tony van der Heuvel,Errol Hickman,Mike Ginsburg etc,etc,etc.