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Spot de Crayfish Factory

Crayfish Factory

Crayfish Factory

South Africa

-34.18 | 18.34

Overview

Crayfish Factory is a spot on the southern Atlantic coast of the Cape Peninsula, near Kommetjie. Named after a former crayfish processing factory, this expert spot offers waves breaking on a rocky reef in offshore Cape Doctor conditions. Wild, isolated and extremely dangerous. Reserved for experts.

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Technical details of Crayfish Factory spot

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Spot functioning

Big SW swell + SE Cape Doctor offshore. Waves on rocky reef. Expert only.

Spot opening date

Open all year round

Required level

Expert

On the water

Freezing water (10-14°C), 5/3 wetsuit. Waves on reef. Currents. Dense kelp.

Parking

Limited parking. Difficult access via coastal path. No infrastructure.

Wind specificities

SE Cape Doctor offshore. 15-35 knots from October to March. Gusty due to coastal relief.

Hazards

EXTREME DANGER: reef, waves, offshore wind, currents, freezing water, sharks, total isolation.

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