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Difficult to explain. In the Northern Cape. Drive to Garies and then to the Langberg mountain range, follow the riverbed to the coast. The rivermouth is next to the point. Once you get to the point, follow the dirt road to the top.
English (Translate this text in English): Difficult to explain. In the Northern Cape. Drive to Garies and then to the Langberg mountain range, follow the riverbed to the coast. The rivermouth is next to the point. Once you get to the point, follow the dirt road to the top.
English (Translate this text in English): Difficult to explain. In the Northern Cape. Drive to Garies and then to the Langberg mountain range, follow the riverbed to the coast. The rivermouth is next to the point. Once you get to the point, follow the dirt road to the top.
English (Translate this text in English): Difficult to explain. In the Northern Cape. Drive to Garies and then to the Langberg mountain range, follow the riverbed to the coast. The rivermouth is next to the point. Once you get to the point, follow the dirt road to the top.
DistanceWeek-end trip
WalkInstant access (< 5min)
Easy to find?OK
Public access?Don't know
Special access4x4
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Surf Spot Characteristics
Alternative name Spook
Surf Spot Quality
Wave qualityRegional Classic
ExperiencePros or kamikaze only...
FrequencySometimes break
Wave
TypePoint-break
DirectionLeft
BottomReef (coral, sharp rocks etc..)
PowerPowerful, Ledgey, Slab
Normal lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Good day lengthExceptional (>500m)
Tide, Swell and Wind
Good swell directionWest, SouthWest
Good wind directionEast, NorthEast
Swell sizeStarts working at 2m-2.5m / 6ft-8ft and holds up to 4m+ / 12ft
Best tide positionMid and high tide
Best tide movementRising tide
More details
Week crowdEmpty
Week-end crowdEmpty
Webcam url
Dangers
- Urchins
- Rocks
- Sharks
Additional Information
Langberg Point or spook (ghost) as we call it is a challenging and heavy wave to surf whenits on. Problem is that is usually only in the winter months. Needs a HUGE swell (atleast 8+)to start working and wrapping around the point properly. Kind of like the Vlees Bay of the West coast so it works rarely but when it does its classic. Dangerous and shallow. The point is a rocky ledge that drops straight into deep water so its best on high tide. Looks simular to a spot called 'Deadmans' in Australia. I will add pics as soon as i take them or as soon as i catch it on again.
English (Translate this text in English): Langberg Point or spook (ghost) as we call it is a challenging and heavy wave to surf whenits on. Problem is that is usually only in the winter months. Needs a HUGE swell (atleast 8+)to start working and wrapping around the point properly. Kind of like the Vlees Bay of the West coast so it works rarely but when it does its classic. Dangerous and shallow. The point is a rocky ledge that drops straight into deep water so its best on high tide. Looks simular to a spot called 'Deadmans' in Australia. I will add pics as soon as i take them or as soon as i catch it on again.
English (Translate this text in English): Langberg Point or spook (ghost) as we call it is a challenging and heavy wave to surf whenits on. Problem is that is usually only in the winter months. Needs a HUGE swell (atleast 8+)to start working and wrapping around the point properly. Kind of like the Vlees Bay of the West coast so it works rarely but when it does its classic. Dangerous and shallow. The point is a rocky ledge that drops straight into deep water so its best on high tide. Looks simular to a spot called 'Deadmans' in Australia. I will add pics as soon as i take them or as soon as i catch it on again.
English (Translate this text in English): Langberg Point or spook (ghost) as we call it is a challenging and heavy wave to surf whenits on. Problem is that is usually only in the winter months. Needs a HUGE swell (atleast 8+)to start working and wrapping around the point properly. Kind of like the Vlees Bay of the West coast so it works rarely but when it does its classic. Dangerous and shallow. The point is a rocky ledge that drops straight into deep water so its best on high tide. Looks simular to a spot called 'Deadmans' in Australia. I will add pics as soon as i take them or as soon as i catch it on again.
Atmosphere
Dought whether anyone has surfed here. Dangerous beast of a wave. Gets long. Theres a beachbreak aswell that is more consistent than the point but you okes dont need to drive too far to find many awsome secret spots. lots of potential along here, just make the effort to drive and you'll find something.
English (Translate this text in English): Dought whether anyone has surfed here. Dangerous beast of a wave. Gets long. Theres a beachbreak aswell that is more consistent than the point but you okes dont need to drive too far to find many awsome secret spots. lots of potential along here, just make the effort to drive and you'll find something.
English (Translate this text in English): Dought whether anyone has surfed here. Dangerous beast of a wave. Gets long. Theres a beachbreak aswell that is more consistent than the point but you okes dont need to drive too far to find many awsome secret spots. lots of potential along here, just make the effort to drive and you'll find something.
English (Translate this text in English): Dought whether anyone has surfed here. Dangerous beast of a wave. Gets long. Theres a beachbreak aswell that is more consistent than the point but you okes dont need to drive too far to find many awsome secret spots. lots of potential along here, just make the effort to drive and you'll find something.
General
All alone here. Watch out for sharks, your'e in deep shit if something should happen to you out here.
English (Translate this text in English): All alone here. Watch out for sharks, your'e in deep shit if something should happen to you out here.
English (Translate this text in English): All alone here. Watch out for sharks, your'e in deep shit if something should happen to you out here.
English (Translate this text in English): All alone here. Watch out for sharks, your'e in deep shit if something should happen to you out here.
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Langberg Point
By Big Prokamzi , 16-12-2008
Author Saffajono writes:"Difficult to explain." for access to Langberg Pt. - I think you've done a super job explaining how to get to this spot. What's a shame is that you seem like a well-spoken, educated, & polite individual; I'm still not sure of your gender or persuasion though, but never mind that. What I think is difficult to explain is not concerning access here, Mr. J-person if don't mind, it's wheter or not you should still be running free whilst you continue writing 'fairy-tales' about SW African surf spots. Could you explain THAT for me Bru?