Cave Rock
Where in South Africa is Cave Rock located?
Wave
| Wave Type | Reef (rocky) |
| Wave Direction | Right |
| Bottom | Sandy with Rocks |
| Wave Power | Fast, Hollow, Powerful |
| Reputation | Legendary |
| Wave Length (best) | Average, 50 to 150 meters |
| Wave Height Min | 5-6 ft/1.5-2 m |
| Wave Height Max | 8 ft+/2.5 m+ |
Swell & Wind
| Swell Direction | South |
| Swell Direction (degrees) | 22.5°-157.5° |
| Best Wind Direction | NorthWest, East |
| Wind Direction (degrees) | 292.5°-22.5° |
| Swell Size Min | 5ft-6ft |
| Swell Size Max | 16ft and over |
Tide
| Best Tide Movement | Rising Tide |
Experience & Equipment
| Frequency | Regular (40 between and 150) |
| Paddle Out | Moderate |
Crowds & Access
| Crowd (Weekdays) | Empty |
| Crowd (Weekends) | Crowded |
| Access Distance | Take a car |
| Walk Description | Instant access (<5 min) |
| Easy to Find | Yes |
| Public Access | Yes |
Water & Hazards
| Water Quality | Clean |
Best Time to Surf
| Best Season | June, July, August |
Seasonal Conditions
| Jan-Feb | Mar-Apr | May-Jun | Jul-Aug | Sep-Oct | Nov-Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wetsuit | Boardshorts | Boardshorts | Boardshorts | Boardshorts | Boardshorts | Boardshorts |
| Water Temp | 26°C | 26°C | 23°C | 22°C | 22°C | 23°C |
| Air Temp | 24°C | 23°C | 19°C | 17°C | 20°C | 21°C |
| Climate | Partly Cloudy/Sunny | Sunny | Sunny | Sunny | Partly Cloudy/Sunny | Partly Cloudy/Sunny |