Cape
Point - Platboom
General
Situated
in the Cape Point Nature Reserve, this is the most scenic
of all wavesailing spots in the world. The bay faces southwest,
directly towards the oncoming swell. The sun is from behind
for most of the day, and the water is generally crystal
clear making this spot very photogenic.
Conditions
On hot
summer days at the end of the southeast cycle, the wind
is probably still blowing at Platboom. Sometimes it blows
all day, moderating slightly between 11h00 and 15h00.
Cross-offshore
winds, hollow peaking beach-break conditions but rocky on
the inside (for experts only). Excellent for wave riding,
and good for wave jumping. This spot picks up a lot of swell. It could be 1
ft at Sunset beach, but mast high at Cape Point. On a medium
swell this spot needs a low tide.
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Aerial
photo of Cape Town, South Africa
Cape
Point aerial, indicating position of Platboom
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