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Teiki Mathieu Baillan surfing a self-made Alaya surfboard in Macaroni, Mentawaï, Indonesia. Photo by C. Naslain, 2009.
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Samson's Bak
South Africa, West Coast
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South of the border, look on the map. DistanceWeek-end trip WalkInstant access (< 5min) Easy to find?OK Public access?Public access Special accessDon't know |
Surf Spot Characteristics
Alternative name Bak
Surf Spot Quality
Wave qualityTotally Epic
ExperienceExperienced surfers
FrequencyVery consistent (150 day/year)
Wave
TypePoint-break
DirectionRight
BottomFlat rocks
PowerHollow, Fast, Powerful, Ledgey
Normal lengthVery Long (300 to 500 m)
Good day lengthExceptional (>500m)
Tide, Swell and Wind
Good swell directionNorthWest, West
Good wind directionSouthEast
Swell sizeStarts working at 1.5m-2m /5ft-6ft and holds up to 4m+ / 12ft
Best tide positionMid and high tide
Best tide movementDon't know
More details
Week crowdEmpty
Week-end crowdFew surfers
Dangers
- Rocks
- Localism
- Sharks
Additional Information
Named breaks in the area are Sampsons Bak, a powerful right-hand point break that delivers some epic waves when conditions are right: a solid 6-8' groundswell, light offshore and pushing tide. Kelpy and cold. Full steamers a necessity. A heavy spot, gets super shallow and hairy at sections.
Atmosphere
Big open barrels here. Long ride. Loads of kelp around.
General
Watch out for the rocks.
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By Anonymous , 20-11-2007
- This spot along with trailor bay are under threat. Some electro nuclear plant will mean access to them will be forbidden. Go to www.wavescape.co.za to petition.