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Access
Easy just go to Hermanus then walk down the beach to the rivermouth.
English (Translate this text in English): Easy just go to Hermanus then walk down the beach to the rivermouth.
English (Translate this text in English): Easy just go to Hermanus then walk down the beach to the rivermouth.
English (Translate this text in English): Easy just go to Hermanus then walk down the beach to the rivermouth.
DistanceTake a car
WalkShort walk (5-15 mn)
Easy to find?Easy to find
Public access?Public access
Special accessDon't know
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Surf Spot Characteristics
Surf Spot Quality
Wave qualityNormal
ExperienceAll surfers
FrequencyVery consistent (150 day/year)
Wave
TypeRivermouth
DirectionRight and left
BottomSandy
PowerHollow, Fast, Powerful
Normal lengthShort (< 50m)
Good day lengthShort (< 50m)
Tide, Swell and Wind
Good swell directionSouth
Good wind directionNorthWest
Swell sizeStarts working at Less than 1m / 3ft and holds up to 2m+ / 6ft+
Best tide positionMid tide
Best tide movementDon't know
More details
Week crowdEmpty
Week-end crowdEmpty
Webcam url
Dangers
- Rips / undertow
- Sharks
Additional Information
Come when there small to medium clean swell and no wind. (3-5foot) Generally more of a summer wave it gets outve control the rest of the year. Just look for where the best peak is and enjoy.
English (Translate this text in English): Come when there small to medium clean swell and no wind. (3-5foot) Generally more of a summer wave it gets outve control the rest of the year. Just look for where the best peak is and enjoy.
English (Translate this text in English): Come when there small to medium clean swell and no wind. (3-5foot) Generally more of a summer wave it gets outve control the rest of the year. Just look for where the best peak is and enjoy.
English (Translate this text in English): Come when there small to medium clean swell and no wind. (3-5foot) Generally more of a summer wave it gets outve control the rest of the year. Just look for where the best peak is and enjoy.
Atmosphere
Currents are heavy here most year round, even when its small surf so watch out, the rip is strong and there are shitloads of sharks!!!!
English (Translate this text in English): Currents are heavy here most year round, even when its small surf so watch out, the rip is strong and there are shitloads of sharks!!!!
English (Translate this text in English): Currents are heavy here most year round, even when its small surf so watch out, the rip is strong and there are shitloads of sharks!!!!
English (Translate this text in English): Currents are heavy here most year round, even when its small surf so watch out, the rip is strong and there are shitloads of sharks!!!!
General
Enjoy but take caution. Would help with a bit of experience and if you a strong swimmer.
English (Translate this text in English): Enjoy but take caution. Would help with a bit of experience and if you a strong swimmer.
English (Translate this text in English): Enjoy but take caution. Would help with a bit of experience and if you a strong swimmer.
English (Translate this text in English): Enjoy but take caution. Would help with a bit of experience and if you a strong swimmer.
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