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Clovelly Wedge

Left-34.1328, 18.4407

Overview

Quality
Normal
Crowd
Crowded
Experience
Intermediate
Bottom
Sand

About this Spot

Clovelly Wedge is a surf spot located in Cape Town, South Africa, at the far end of Fish Hoek Beach. This spot features a sand bottom and is known for its short, less than 50m waves that break best at high tide. The surf spot provides left waves. The wave forms off a sandbar and can be hollow, fast, and powerful when the conditions are right. The ideal surf forecast for Clovelly Wedge includes a northwest wind and a southeast swell. The spot sometimes breaks, so checking a surf report or webcam before heading out is useful. Rips and undertow are present, so be aware of strong currents. There are rocks in the area, and pollution can sometimes be an issue, so check the water quality before surfing. Sharks have been reported in the region, so stay alert and follow local advice. The spot can get crowded, especially when the wave is working, and localism is something to keep in mind. Respect the locals and always follow surf etiquette, especially when the spot is busy. The wave is considered suitable for intermediate surfers, so check your skills before paddling out, be sure that the spot and conditions fit your surfing level. Wait until after a set has passed, then take the first wave after the set to catch the wedge that forms off the wall. Clovelly Wedge is close to other surf spots like Clovelly Beach, Off The Wall Kalk Bay, Kalk Bay Reef, Kalk Bay Backdoor, and Pitzmah. For the latest surf forecast, report, map, or to check the webcam, use local surf resources. Always be aware of the conditions and hazards before entering the water.

Optimal Conditions

Best Swell
SE
Swell Direction
112.5°-157.5°
Best Wind
NW
Wind Direction
292.5°-337.5°
Best Tide
High
Best Size
Good from 0.6 meters
Wave Length
< 50m
Frequency
Sometimes break (between 5 and 40)

Location

Coordinates

-34.132767° N, 18.440717° W

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