Cobbles - Cape Recife Lighthouse

Cobbles at Cape Recife Lighthouse sits on South Africa's southeast-facing coastline, where the Atlantic Ocean meets the African coast with significant wave energy. The spot features a beach break with rocky outcrops and reef formations that create complex water dynamics. The sandy beach is narrow and backed by dense coastal vegetation with limited safe zones for setup and landing. Wave conditions are consistently rough (averaging 2.48m), with visible swell lines running perpendicular to shore and strong rip currents. Best conditions occur with northeast winds (45°) providing side-shore/onshore flow. The low wind reliability (5.2%) and moderate wind speeds (6.9 knots average) suggest this spot requires specific weather windows. This is an advanced to expert-only location due to navigation hazards, powerful currents, and exposed conditions. Kiters should have solid wave-riding skills, strong body awareness, and ability to handle challenging exits. The rocky coastline offers minimal forgiveness for mistakes. Local knowledge of tide and swell patterns is essential.