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 Kaalkop Strand

South Africa, Marion Island

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Datum: WGS84 [ Help ]
Precision: Approximate

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Latitude: 46° 52.627' S
Longitude: 37° 51.69' E

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Marion Island and Prince Edward Islands.

Close to Marion base research station.

English (Translate this text in English): Marion Island and Prince Edward Islands.

Close to Marion base research station.

English (Translate this text in English): Marion Island and Prince Edward Islands.

Close to Marion base research station.

English (Translate this text in English): Marion Island and Prince Edward Islands.

Close to Marion base research station.

DistanceSell the house, wife and kids

WalkGood walk (15-30 mn)

Easy to find?Easy to find

Public access?Public access

Special access4x4

 Surf Spot Characteristics

Alternative name Beach

Surf Spot Quality

Wave qualityRegional Classic

ExperienceExperienced surfers

FrequencyVery consistent (150 day/year)

Wave

TypeBeach-break

DirectionRight and left

BottomReef (coral,sharp rocks etc..) with sand

PowerHollow, Powerful, Ledgey

Normal lengthShort (< 50m)

Good day lengthNormal (50 to 150m)

Tide, Swell and Wind

Good swell directionDon't know

Good wind directionDon't know

Swell sizeStarts working at Less than 1m / 3ft and holds up to 2.5m+ / 8ft+

Best tide positionMid and high tide

Best tide movementDon't know

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Week crowdEmpty

Week-end crowdEmpty

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Dangers

- Rips / undertow
- Rocks

 Additional Information

Beachbreak/shorebreak. Theres a left pointbreak setup on the northern side of the bay, which needs a bigger swell to turn on.

English (Translate this text in English): Beachbreak/shorebreak. Theres a left pointbreak setup on the northern side of the bay, which needs a bigger swell to turn on.

English (Translate this text in English): Beachbreak/shorebreak. Theres a left pointbreak setup on the northern side of the bay, which needs a bigger swell to turn on.

English (Translate this text in English): Beachbreak/shorebreak. Theres a left pointbreak setup on the northern side of the bay, which needs a bigger swell to turn on.

Atmosphere

No scarcity of waves but big storms/wind is a problem. Watch out cause it gets gnarly over 5 foot.

English (Translate this text in English): No scarcity of waves but big storms/wind is a problem. Watch out cause it gets gnarly over 5 foot.

English (Translate this text in English): No scarcity of waves but big storms/wind is a problem. Watch out cause it gets gnarly over 5 foot.

English (Translate this text in English): No scarcity of waves but big storms/wind is a problem. Watch out cause it gets gnarly over 5 foot.

General

Hollow wave

English (Translate this text in English): Hollow wave

English (Translate this text in English): Hollow wave

English (Translate this text in English): Hollow wave

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