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Teiki Mathieu Baillan surfing a self-made Alaia surfboard in Lances Left, Mentawaï, Indonesia. Photo by C. Naslain, 2009.
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Glencairn Reef
South Africa, Cape Town
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Datum: WGS84 [ Help ] |
Latitude: 34° 9.493' S |
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Go to the small town of Glencairn. Go to the sea and to the left, cant miss it. 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
ExperienceExperienced surfers
FrequencyRegular
Wave
TypeReef-rocky
DirectionLeft
BottomReef (coral, sharp rocks etc..)
PowerHollow, Fast, Powerful, Ledgey
Normal lengthShort (< 50m)
Good day lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Tide, Swell and Wind
Good swell directionSouth, SouthEast
Good wind directionNorthWest
Swell sizeStarts working at Less than 1m / 3ft and holds up to 2.5m+ / 8ft+
Best tide positionMid and high tide
Best tide movementRising tide
More details
Week crowdFew surfers
Week-end crowdCrowded
Dangers
- Rocks
- Localism
Additional Information
Glencairn reef is awsome when its on. Its a mean lefthander that breaks off an shallow reef, sometimes only a foot or so deep. Experienced surfers. Crazy when big.
Atmosphere
Winter months it pumps.
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Author: Anonymous Contributors (1) They surfed this spot ! (5)
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