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Spot de Kreefte Baai

Kreefte Baai

Kreefte Baai

South Africa

-33.76 | 18.44

Overview

Kreefte Baai ("Crayfish Bay") is a spot on the Melkbosstrand coast, between Big Bay and Melkbos Beach. This reef break offers advanced wave riding conditions with the south-easterly Cape Doctor. The spot gets its name from the crayfish (kreef in Afrikaans) found on the reef. Technical conditions on rocky reef, reserved for experienced riders.

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Works with SW swell and SE Cape Doctor. Waves breaking on the reef. Best at mid to high tide. Advanced wave riding spot.

Spot opening date

Open all year round

Required level

Advanced

On the water

Cold water (12-16°C), 4/3 or 5/3 wetsuit. Waves on rocky reef. Currents. Kelp. Committed conditions.

Parking

Parking along the coastal road. Short walk to the spot. Little infrastructure. Don't leave valuables.

Wind specificities

South-easterly Cape Doctor, side-onshore to side-shore. Wind of 15 to 35 knots from October to March. Wind is similar to the rest of the Bloubergstrand/Melkbos coast.

Hazards

Rocky reef. Powerful waves. Currents. Kelp. Cold water. Sea urchins. Spot without lifeguards.

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