About this spot
Haakgat, between Big Bay and Melkbosstrand on Cape Town's Atlantic coast, is the region's most celebrated wave riding spot for experienced wingers, kiters and windsurfers. The SE Cape Doctor drives powerful swell into a rocky point where waves can exceed five metres. Confident skills and solid control are essential before heading out. When conditions stack perfectly, Haakgat delivers world class wave riding.
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“Expert only: rocks (not too dangerous but still there), and powerful waves make this unforgiving. Best at 3 to 5 meter swell with a strong SE. Windsurfers have ridden here for decades and it still is mainly a windsurfers place, so please respect them. Not too much space as the wave breaks mainly on 1 point. ”
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