Goukamma Rivermouth

South Africa, South George

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Access

About 20 kms on the southern side of Knysna at the mouth of the Gouna river.

DistanceTake a car

WalkInstant access (< 5min)

Easy to find?Easy to find

Public access?Public access

Special accessDon't know

Surf Spot Characteristics

Surf Spot Quality

Wave qualityRegional Classic

ExperienceAll surfers

FrequencyVery consistent (150 day/year)

Wave

TypeRivermouth

DirectionRight and left

BottomSandy

PowerPowerful, Ordinary, Fun

Normal lengthShort (< 50m)

Good day lengthNormal (50 to 150m)

Tide, Swell and Wind

Good swell directionSouth, SouthEast

Good wind directionNorth, NorthWest

Swell sizeStarts working at Less than 1m / 3ft and holds up to 2m+ / 6ft+

Best tide positionLow and mid tide

Best tide movementDon't know

More details

Week crowdEmpty

Week-end crowdFew surfers

Webcam url

Dangers

- Rips / undertow
- Sharks

Additional Information

In light northerly winds, this spot fires on all cylinders. The peaks here can be epic with the sand in the right place. The Goukamma River, with its deep rich red mineral colour from the forests and mountains of the southern Cape, trickles into the sea here. The ocean responds with superlative form.

Atmosphere

One of my favourite waves.

General

Plenty of spots around. Beautiful scenery.

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