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Spot de I & J

I & J

I & J

South Africa

-34.16 | 18.33

Overview

I&J is a reef break between Kommetjie and Scarborough on the Atlantic coast of the Cape Peninsula. Named after the former I&J cannery nearby, this expert spot offers a powerful wave breaking on a rocky reef. The south-easterly Cape Doctor blows offshore, smoothing the waves. Extreme conditions reserved for experts with intimate knowledge of the reef.

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Works with big SW swell and SE Cape Doctor. Waves 2-4+ m on rocky reef. Mid to high tide. Expert only.

Spot opening date

Open all year round

Required level

Expert

On the water

Freezing water (10-14°C), 5/3 wetsuit. Massive waves on reef. Violent currents. Dense kelp.

Parking

Limited parking along the M65. Access via path. No infrastructure.

Wind specificities

SE Cape Doctor offshore. Wind smoothing the waves. 15-35 knots from October to March. Gusty due to terrain.

Hazards

EXTREME DANGER: rocky reef, massive waves, offshore wind, currents, freezing water, sharks, isolation. EXPERTS ONLY.

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