Located on the West Coast District of South Africa, you’ll find Suicide Reef. This is a bonafide big wave barreling peak, with a short, intense right that breaks onto dry rock and a longer somewhat more manageable left. The wave itself is remote and impossible to paddle over a certain size. Paddling will always be difficult anyway due to the heavy current and looming threat of sharks. The left will break for up to 200 meters (656 feet) while the right is closer to 100 meters (328 feet), both breaking over shallow or dry rock. This wave is for hellmen/women only, come prepared and with plenty of experience in the heaviest waves you can find.
What are the best surf conditions for Suicide Reef?
Gets good from double overhead to whatever size comes. A step up is the minimum here, then a gun or tow board is necessary. This break is suitable for advanced or pro surfers only. The surf here is consistent (7/10) and will be empty if you want it (1/10). The best winds are from the Northeast or dead calm. The best swells are from the Southwest. Works on all tides.
We recommend wearing a 3/2 in summers when water temperatures rise to 18°C (64.4°F). In the winter, a 4/3 might be best as temps drop to about 15°C (59°F). See the temperature chart below for more data on this.
