The Heads (Rock spot)

South Africa, South George

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Access

Go to thwe Knysna heads on the eastern side, where the restaurant is and follow the path above it to the top and then left to the little rocky bay at the end of it.

DistanceTake a car

WalkGood walk (15-30 mn)

Easy to find?Easy to find

Public access?Public access

Special accessDon't know

Surf Spot Characteristics

Surf Spot Quality

Wave qualityNormal

ExperienceExperienced surfers

FrequencyVery consistent (150 day/year)

Wave

TypeReef-rocky

DirectionRight and left

BottomFlat rocks with sand

PowerHollow, Fast, Powerful

Normal lengthShort (< 50m)

Good day lengthShort (< 50m)

Tide, Swell and Wind

Good swell directionSouth, SouthEast

Good wind directionNorth

Swell sizeStarts working at 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft and holds up to 2.5m+ / 8ft+

Best tide positionLow and mid tide

Best tide movementFalling tide

More details

Week crowdEmpty

Week-end crowdEmpty

Webcam url

Dangers

- Rips / undertow
- Rocks
- Sharks

Additional Information

Hardly anyone knows of it although a few locals surf it occasionaly. Can get pretty good. Usually quite short ride, the takeoff is intense and then it fades eventually.

Atmosphere

If youre here check it out.

General

When the waves at the lagoon mouth are on youll know to come look here.

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