Shags Reef
Wave
| Wave Type | Reef - Rocky |
| Wave Direction | Left |
| Bottom | Sandy with Rocks |
| Wave Power | Fast, Hollow, Ledgey, Powerful |
| Reputation | Legendary |
| Wave Length (best) | Long, 150 to 300 meters |
| Wave Height Min | 3-5 ft/1-1.5 m |
| Wave Height Max | 8 ft+/2.5 m+ |
Swell & Wind
| Swell Direction | SouthWest |
| Best Wind Direction | East, NorthEast |
| Swell Size Min | 1.0m |
| Swell Size Max | 5m+ |
Experience & Equipment
| Frequency | Regular & dependable |
Crowds & Access
| Crowd (Weekdays) | Few Surfers |
| Crowd (Weekends) | Few Surfers |
| Access Distance | Take a car |
| Walk Description | Short walk (5-15 mn) |
| Easy to Find | Yes |
Best Time to Surf
| Best Season | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December |
Seasonal Conditions
| Jan-Feb | Mar-Apr | May-Jun | Jul-Aug | Sep-Oct | Nov-Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wetsuit | Spring Suit | Spring Suit | Full Suit 2/Spring Suit | Full Suit 3/2 | Full Suit 4/3 | Full Suit 2/Spring Suit |
| Water Temp | 20°C | 20°C | 17°C | 15°C | 14°C | 17°C |
| Air Temp | 21°C | 21°C | 14°C | 11°C | 13°C | 16°C |
| Climate | Partly Cloudy/Sunny | Partly Cloudy/Sunny | Partly Cloudy/Sunny | Partly Cloudy/Sunny | Partly Cloudy/Sunny | Partly Cloudy/Sunny |