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Cave Rock Durban

Durban's heaviest wave. Powerful reef break below the Bluff. Hollow, fast barrels. Named for the cave in the rock face. Strong local crew.

Reef break

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Best Conditions

Swell Direction

E, SE

Swell Size

4–10 ft

Tide

mid tide

Wind

offshore (W)

Season

winter

Skill Level

Advanced — Expert

Location

County

KwaZulu-Natal

Region

KwaZulu-Natal

Coordinates

-29.9100, 30.9670

NOAA Buoy

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