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Namaqualand, South Africa
Surf Spots & Information
Little is known about the Namaqualand surfing and coastal region. Much of it is off-limits, owned and heavily restricted by the De Beers Diamond Company. This is not an area in which to be traveling by yourself. However, there are some epic waves to be found here, and many more left to be discovered.
Time it right. This region is often windy and blown out, with thick mist banks.
Find a surf school in South Africa.
Namaqualand Surf Breaks
Klip Baai |
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| Surf Location | North of Port Nolloth |
| Best Swell Direction | West |
| Best Tide | High tide only |
| Best Wind Direction | East to Northeast |
| Best Surf Season | Fall and Spring |
| Wave Quality | Righthand reef break with thick lips and great tubes |
| The Surfers | Mellow, but mind your manners |
| Boards | Shortboard, longboard |
| Paddle Out | Moderate |
| Skill Level | Intermediate to Advanced |
| Bottom | Reef, very shallow at low tide |
| Watch Out For… | Great Whites |
| Water Condition | Cold |
Port Nolloth |
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| Surf Location | In the far northern reaches of Namaqualand |
| Best Swell Direction | West |
| Best Tide | High |
| Best Wind Direction | Light east |
| Best Surf Season | Fall and Spring |
| Wave Quality | Outside reef break. Rights peel off the reef that is just outside the harbor. Needs a large groundswell, but can get very good. |
| The Surfers | Lots of locals, but mellow vibe |
| Boards | Shortboard, funboard, fish, longboard |
| Paddle Out | A long, tricky paddling over shallow reef |
| Skill Level | Intermediate to Advanced |
| Bottom | Reef |
| Watch Out For… | The reef and Great Whites |
| Water Condition | Clean and cold |
Samson’s Bak |
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| Surf Location | This area of Namaqualand is prohibited, so be careful |
| Best Swell Direction | West |
| Best Tide | Incoming high tide |
| Best Wind Direction | East |
| Best Surf Season | Fall and Spring |
| Wave Quality | Right-hand point break that can get totally epic. Long walls with thick lips and hollow sections. |
| The Surfers | Moderate amount of locals. Mind your manners, this is one of the better spots in the area. |
| Boards | Shortboard |
| Paddle Out | Moderate |
| Skill Level | Intermediate to Advanced |
| Bottom | Sand and some rocks |
| Watch Out For… | Kelp, Great Whites |
| Water Condition | Clean and cold |
