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Platboombaai is an isolated bay in the Table Mountain Nature Reserve, near the Cape of Good Hope. This white sandy beach offers relatively sheltered conditions for the southern peninsula. The south-easterly Cape Doctor blows side-onshore, creating more rideable conditions than elsewhere on the peninsula's south coast. Exceptional natural setting in the national park, with baboons and ostriches. Advanced spot due to isolation and changing conditions.
Works with the SE Cape Doctor as side-onshore in this south-facing bay. Moderate waves (0.5-2 m) thanks to the bay protection. One of the few rideable spots at the southern tip of the peninsula. Advanced due to isolation and variable conditions.
Cold water (10-14°C), 5/3 wetsuit. Moderate waves. Sandy bottom. Currents at the bay entrances. Kelp.
Advanced
Open all year round
Parking in the Table Mountain Reserve (paid SANParks entry). Dirt road to the bay. The park closes at a set time — check the hours.
Total isolation — no lifeguards, limited cell coverage. Freezing water. Currents. Sharks (high great white shark density area). Aggressive baboons on the beach — secure your gear. The park closes — don't get locked in. Conditions change rapidly.
SE Cape Doctor channeled into the bay as side-onshore. More sheltered than the exposed neighboring spots. Wind of 15-30 knots from October to March. Can be gusty due to surrounding terrain.
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