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“This is a great intermediate beach break when it works. Go in light E or SE winds with a 2-4ft swell for a reasonable paddle in and fun waves.”
Raoul DV from SOUTH AFRICA - 10 May 2019
Milnerton Ratings
Overall: 2.0. Based on 6 votes and 4 reviews. Vote
Quality on a good day: 3.5(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: 3.7(1: Milnerton is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 3.0(1: Milnerton is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Cape Town. 5: the best break in Cape Town). |
Difficulty Level: 3.0(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 2.7(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Milnerton can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 2.3(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Milnerton, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 2.3(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Milnerton are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 3.8(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 3.0(1: Often too crowded. 5: Milnerton is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 5.0(1: Getting to Milnerton 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: 4.7(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 4.7(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 4.5(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Milnerton for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 1.0(1: Camping at Milnerton is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 3.3(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Milnerton is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 2.0(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 4.0(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Milnerton, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 4.0(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Milnerton where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
“I really liked this page until I read that 'It's said we got to be aware of the locals on Milnerton beach' which to me is the biggest load of crap. It's the youth of surrounding areas you got to watch out for. The locals help anyone they can because the beach is their bread & butter. So please don't be so quick to assume or judge by face value. May 2015 be a great year for you”
David from SOUTH AFRICA - 01 Jan 2015
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