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“Can anybody tell me why the swell is so big on 8 june 2017 , 10,5m waves , that's the biggest ever
Editor Replies: Hi Jako.
There is a very deep low tracking in and it's moving at about the same speed as its underlying swell so the swell is building to be one for the record books. I doubt the peak of it will get surfed anywhere in SA apart from a few spots that are sheltered not just from the huge waves but also from the howling wind too. The days after the peak will be better. In Namibia, the points will get most of the swell and none of the wind. Insane big wave conditions up there on Thursday - the big wavefinder is scoring some perfect 10s.”
jako from SOUTH AFRICA - 03 Jun 2017
Gansbaai Ratings
Overall: 3.0. Based on 13 votes and 2 reviews. Vote
Quality on a good day: 4.4(1 star: Even when the swell and winds are optimum, the waves are poor quality, 5 stars: If conditions are right, the waves will be World Class). |
Consistency of Surf: 3.4(1: Gansbaai is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 4.4(1: Gansbaai is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Overberg. 5: the best break in Overberg). |
Difficulty Level: 4.2(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 3.2(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Gansbaai can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 4.5(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Gansbaai, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 3.2(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Gansbaai are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 3.8(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 3.8(1: Often too crowded. 5: Gansbaai is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 4.6(1: Getting to Gansbaai requires an overland expedition or chartering a boat. 3: A 30 minute walk from the nearest parking. 5: Park a vehicle right by the break). |
Scenery: 3.8(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 3.5(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 4.6(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Gansbaai for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 4.7(1: Camping at Gansbaai is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 3.7(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Gansbaai is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 2.5(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 4.3(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Gansbaai, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 4.4(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Gansbaai where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
“Gooooooooooooooood!”
Hen from SOUTH AFRICA - 07 Apr 2017
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