Dungeons Surf BreakBy: Alexandra Mankofsky

LocationSouth AfricaLocated off the Hout Bay Harbor in a remote

locationDue to land topography, easiest to get there

by boat, not foot.

HistoryFirst discovered in the 1980s by Pierre De

Villers and Peter Button.The two paddled out into the waves from

shore.Due to an unsuccessful first big wave contest,

people failed to believe Dungeons was a big wave hot spot. It wasn’t until 2003 did Dungeons start to pick

up around the world as a big wave spot.

Red Bull Big Wave ContestMost famous for the Red Bull Big Wave

contest. Has been running for about 10 yearsOnly 97 days of contestable waves2 Champs are Sean Holmes of South Africa and

Greg Long of California

WavesThe waves usually reach over 8 feet.Typically swells reach 15 feet and over

Best swells come from the SW

Break TypeBottom Bathymetry are reefs

Dungeons Reefs are what ocean swells hit firstWhen winds blow from the NW it creates

more frequent groundswellsBreaks are known as right-hand breaks

Best part of the break to surf is the slab, where the wave barrels.

Swell Predictions for Nov 1stSwell direction is out of the South, South

West.Greatest swell energy is predicted to hit 3

days from November 1st and continue into the next day

Predicted winds are strong from the WestPredicted wave heights are around 16-20 feet

EquipmentSurfboards

Best size is usually around 10 feet but mainly due to preference

WetsuitsWater has never been below 60 degrees but

can be coldWave runners

For towing in

CautionsThick kelp beds may pose a problem to

surfers who wipe outSea life, like the Great White Shark that feed

in the area on local seal colonies. Of course the power of such enormous

waves.

Surf Videohttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_

NQPa-ps-uU&feature=relatedWipe Outs

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