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Battery

Battery

South Africa

-34.15 | 18.32

Overview

Battery is a reef break on the Atlantic coast of the Cape Peninsula, near Kommetjie. This expert spot gets its name from an old military battery nearby. The wave breaks on a rocky reef with power, offering extreme wave riding conditions. SE Cape Doctor offshore. Reserved for experts.

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Big SW swell + SE Cape Doctor. Waves 2-4 m on reef. Mid to high tide. Expert only.

On the water

Freezing water (10-14°C), 5/3 wetsuit. Powerful waves on reef. Currents. Kelp.

Required level

Expert

Spot opening date

Open all year round

Spot currently open :-)

Parking

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

Hazards

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

Wind specificities

SE Cape Doctor offshore. 15-35 knots from October to March. Smooths the waves. Gusty.

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