Struisbaai Reef

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Struisbaai Reef

South Africa, South Garden Route

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Datum: WGS84 [ Help ]
Precision: Approximate

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Latitude: 34° 47.935' S
Longitude: 20° 3.529' E

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Access

Go to the town of Struisbaai by Aghulus, southern most tip of Africa. The reef is next to the harbour wall.

DistanceWeek-end trip

WalkInstant access (< 5min)

Easy to find?Easy to find

Public access?Public access

Special accessDon't know

Surf Spot Characteristics

Alternative name Hawe

Surf Spot Quality

Wave qualityRegional Classic

ExperienceAll surfers

FrequencyRegular

Wave

TypeReef-rocky

DirectionRight

BottomBoulders

PowerOrdinary, Fun

Normal lengthShort (< 50m)

Good day lengthShort (< 50m)

Tide, Swell and Wind

Good swell directionWest

Good wind directionSouthEast, East, NorthEast

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

Best tide positionLow tide only

Best tide movementFalling tide

More details

Week crowdEmpty

Week-end crowdFew surfers

Webcam url

Dangers

- Urchins
- Rocks
- Sharks

Additional Information

Can get very good and long under the right conditions. Needs a solid and clean southerly swell to work properly but surprises you often. Best enjoyed with no or little wind from the west.

Atmosphere

A classic wave when on. Looooong mellow rides.

General

WATCH OUT FOR SHARKS HERE!

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