Doughnuts Backreef
Where in South Africa is Doughnuts Backreef located?
Wave
| Wave Type | Reef (rocky) |
| Wave Direction | Left |
| Bottom | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc..) |
| Wave Power | Hollow, Ledgey, Powerful |
| Reputation | Legendary |
| Wave Length (best) | Average, 50 to 150 meters |
| Wave Height Min | 6-8 ft/2-2.5 m |
| Wave Height Max | 12 ft+/4 m+ |
Swell & Wind
| Swell Direction | SouthWest, South |
| Swell Direction (degrees) | 157.5°-247.5° |
| Best Wind Direction | North, NorthWest, NorthEast |
| Wind Direction (degrees) | 292.5°-67.5° |
| Swell Size Min | 6ft-8ft |
| Swell Size Max | 12ft |
Tide
| Best Tide Movement | Rising and Falling Tides |
Experience & Equipment
| Frequency | Very consistent (more than 150 day/year) |
Crowds & Access
| Crowd (Weekdays) | Empty |
| Crowd (Weekends) | Empty |
| Access Distance | Take a car |
| Walk Description | Short walk (5-15 min) |
| Easy to Find | Yes |
| Public Access | Yes |
| Off-road Required | Yes |
| Boat Access | Yes |
| Access Notes | Paddle > 20mn or Boat |
Best Time to Surf
| Best Season | March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December |
Seasonal Conditions
| Jan-Feb | Mar-Apr | May-Jun | Jul-Aug | Sep-Oct | Nov-Dec | |
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| Wetsuit | Boardshorts | Boardshorts | Boardshorts | Spring Suit | Spring Suit | Boardshorts |
| Water Temp | 22°C | 22°C | 21°C | 19°C | 19°C | 21°C |
| Air Temp | 22°C | 21°C | 17°C | 14°C | 16°C | 18°C |
| Climate | Partly Cloudy/Sunny | Partly Cloudy/Sunny | Partly Cloudy/Sunny | Sunny | Partly Cloudy/Sunny | Partly Cloudy/Sunny |