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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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Ifafa Pipes
South Africa, Hibiscous Coast
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Datum: WGS84 [ Help ] |
Latitude: 30° 25.504' S |
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Drive south Durban (about 50 kms), until you see an off ramp named 'Ifafa Beach', turn left and your there. hint:(Its not quite the main beach) DistanceWeek-end trip WalkShort walk (5-15 mn) Easy to find?Easy to find Public access?Public access Special accessPaddle > 20mn or Boat |
Surf Spot Characteristics
Alternative name Ifafa Reef, Fafa
Surf Spot Quality
Wave qualityTotally Epic
ExperienceExperienced surfers
FrequencySometimes break
Wave
TypeReef-rocky
DirectionRight
BottomReef (coral,sharp rocks etc..) with sand
PowerHollow, Fast, Powerful, Ledgey
Normal lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Good day lengthLong (150 to 300 m)
Tide, Swell and Wind
Good swell direction
Good wind directionNorthWest, West, SouthWest
Swell sizeStarts working at 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft and holds up to 3m+ / 10ft+
Best tide positionMid tide
Best tide movementRising tide
More details
Week crowdEmpty
Week-end crowdFew surfers
Dangers
- Rips / undertow
- Sharks
Additional Information
Beautiful isoalted long beach, wave breaks at a normal 4-5ft. The reef however holds up to 12ft easily depending on winds and swell during the winter.
Atmosphere
Can get busy when the wave is cranking, Ifafa Beach water is so warm and beautiful...but the reef is powerful and shallow.
General
Empty lineup and mellow vibe.Enjoy!
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Comments
By Anonymous , 20-11-2007
thieves - Just watch out for thieves and hijackers!!
That Ifafa is the most dangerous area in the South Coast...
By Anonymous , 18-11-2007
--- - If this break was more consistent it would be one of the best waves on the East Coast.
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By Anonymous , 25-11-2007
Crazy - ja i came here in may and it was epic! the early wave is the best before the wind picks up...this spot is a real gem if you can find it