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Ideal surf conditions at Skirza

Swell window
NE, SE
Best swell direction
N
Swell size
3ft - 6ft
Swell breaks over
Rock Ledge
Wave types
Reef
Wave directions
Left
Wind window
NW
Best tides at
Low
Skill Level
Expert
Seasons
Winter
Board types
Shortboard, Fish, Longboard, Bodyboard

Skirza surf guide

Surf: Skirza is the most northerly spot on the east coast, enticing any E swell onto a scruffy, strata of reef. Classic, long lefthanders tour the reef, breaking up into different sections on a NE or walling up nicely with a straighter SE swell. Environment: Park considerately in the village, paddle out through the harbour. Surf: General: This classic left point only wakes when the north shore is maxing out in winter's large northerly and northeasterly swells. The long, south facing boulder point fires off barreling lefts that can peel for over two hundred meters. The fast, heavy waves, tricky access, plus rock / boulder bottom and remoteness of the spot means best left to the experts. There is only a tiny parking spot here - so park respectfully. Tides: Mid tide. Size: Waist high to overhead. Wind: N to NW Swell: N to NE Bottom: Bouldery and rocky. Paddling: Long paddles and rips, hard work in big swells. Spot Rating: Fickle but excellent, rarely surfed due to consistent quality of nearby breaks. Access: Tiny parking area at Freswick harbour. Park respectfully as you are virtually in someone's garden! Crowds: Crowd Factor: Small crowds. Local Vibe: Friendly. Environment: Clean. Hazards: Rocks, tricky exit. Season: Big winter storms raging December - February set it alight.

Written by Joris de Ruiter

Joris is a dad, husband, surfer, software developer, yogi and swimmer. He combines his passion for surfing and technology to help others catch more and better waves.

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