really hard too find, just become tight mates with a local is my only suggestion...quite a low key spot, the type of place where people would be amazed to hear that you can acually surf here.
To get the best out of surfing Wedge catch it on a really good day, and youll appreciate how awesome the spot can be. I always paddle from the pier to the middle of the beach where you can go left or right, Stand up fast and commit to the drop or youll regret it!
The northern side of the rocks works with a SW swell and a light offshore helps.
the southern side goes off with a strong NW swell pushed in by the cyclones however it can also be good with a SW swell.
Typical south coast beach break which can be inconsistent at times and amazing at others, the sand banks shift quite a bit and the best ride is usaully the righthander.
Ruined Since the storms 2 years ago, don't hold your breadth for good surf although can get fun and the town a great place to base yourself for surf trips up and down the coast.
A rare, fast, hollow and dangerous wave that funnels over a very shallow, sunken harbor wall, offering a heart pounding tube when it breaks over 3ft. The reef/pier protected from the predominant swell direction as it's situated about 150 meters away from the Durban Harbor so, only really works on huge South swells (usually in winter) which wrap around the Harbor and rush onto the reef. Also breaks in summer, when cyclone, east swells hit the reef more flat on. These conditions are not ideal as it makes it more sectony and tends to cause ribs/rebound waves to bounce off the Harbor and ruin the ride.There are two sections to the wave. The 'Pinacle' (named after the 'Pinnacle' or 'block' that sticks out of the water at the end of the reef) on the outside, and the 'inside' section'. The 'Pinnacle' is the more serious, hollower section, that is only recommended for experts. There is a deep section 40 meters down from the 'Pinnacle' where the wave fades before breaking on the inside section. The inside section is less hollow and has more of a bowling wall that offers some rail burring funand rides up to 150 meters.It is a long paddle out, about 400 meters to the 'Pinacle', takes about 6-minutes of constant paddling. When surfing the 'Pinacle', it's better to paddle out on the inside of the reef where the curvature of the break and slight rip cut's the paddling time to the takeoff down by about 2-mins. Can link up on the right swell and run from the 'Pinnacle' all the way to the beach, but very rare to find these conditions. breaks from 2ft up to 5ft before it gets too gnarly where the bravest only survive. At 6ft it tends to close out from Limestone reef with a foam ball that washed over the 'Pinnacle' section, until reforms on the inside section section.
Tekweni Beach Surf Spot Guide, South Africa Tucked along Durban's vibrant coastline, Tekweni Beach delivers classic beach-break action with reliable rights and lefts peeling over a sandy bottom. This spot stands out for its hollow, ledgey waves that pack punch without overwhelming the lineup, creating an inviting vibe for surfers chasing fun sessions in South […]
