Skulpfontein Reef
Wave
| Wave Type | Reef (rocky) |
| Wave Direction | Right |
| Bottom | Flat Rocks |
| Wave Power | Fast, Hollow, Ledgey, Powerful, Slab |
| 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 | West |
| Swell Direction (degrees) | 247.5°-292.5° |
| Best Wind Direction | NorthEast |
| Wind Direction (degrees) | 22.5°-67.5° |
| Swell Size Min | 3ft-5ft |
| Swell Size Max | 8ft+ |
Tide
| Best Tide Movement | Rising Tide |
Experience & Equipment
| Frequency | Regular (40 between and 150) |
Crowds & Access
| Crowd (Weekdays) | Empty |
| Crowd (Weekends) | Empty |
| Access Distance | Week-end trip |
| Walk Description | Instant access (<5 min) |
| Easy to Find | Yes |
| Off-road Required | Yes |
| Boat Access | Yes |
| Access Notes | 4x4 |
Best Time to Surf
| Best Season | March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October |
Seasonal Conditions
| Jan-Feb | Mar-Apr | May-Jun | Jul-Aug | Sep-Oct | Nov-Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wetsuit | Spring Suit | Full Suit 2/Spring Suit | Full Suit 3/2 | Full Suit 3/2 | Full Suit 3/2 | Full Suit 2/Spring Suit |
| Water Temp | 19°C | 18°C | 16°C | 15°C | 16°C | 17°C |
| Air Temp | 26°C | 25°C | 20°C | 12°C | 15°C | 19°C |
| Climate | Sunny | Sunny | Partly Cloudy/Sunny | Partly Cloudy/Sunny | Partly Cloudy/Sunny | Sunny |