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Low tide is the clearest window when the south swell is running, and the hollow takeoff plus rocks make it a sharper East London check than a casual beachbreak.
Surf GuideEast London
Tidals
Tidals is a short, hollow East London bay break in the Gonubie Bay cluster, a local wave that stands out for steep drops and barrelly sections rather than a long open-beach wall. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Tidals in East London.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationEast London, ZA
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Northwest offshore keeps it clean, and the lineup can still crowd up when it is on.
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