Tidal Pool

South Africa, Durban

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Access

Tidal pool is about 150 meters south of Cave Rock at the Bluff. Easily accessible, lots of parking overlooking the take off, breaks right in front of the tidal pool, easy paddle out through a channel, great wave.

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 qualityNormal

ExperienceExperienced surfers

FrequencyDon't know

Wave

TypeReef-rocky

DirectionRight and left

BottomSandy with rock

PowerHollow, Powerful

Normal lengthShort (< 50m)

Good day lengthShort (< 50m)

Tide, Swell and Wind

Good swell directionSouthWest

Good wind directionNorthEast

Swell sizeStarts working at 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft and holds up to 2m+ / 6ft+

Best tide positionLow and mid tide

Best tide movement

More details

Week crowdEmpty

Week-end crowdFew surfers

Webcam url

Dangers

- Rocks

Additional Information

Atmosphere

Tidal pool is a sublime, classic surf spot, crystal clean sea, no wetsuits needed, dolphins abound, no localism, easy access, looks straight onto the bluff forest, wild birds audible, safe, clean, and grinding.

General

see above, an east coast classic !!! this spot fucking rocks !!!

Author: Lilam Lyster Contributors (2)