I was there, I saw it with my own eyes, and soon you can too. Winter in South Africa comes with a swell perfect for Big Wave Surfing. The place; Dungeons. The time; August 2008; The Sponsor; Red Bull. The Crowd; Scooter Schalk and who-ever can get their hands on a boat pass. The contestants: Seriously brave Big Wave Surfers.
The Dungeons reef, the first sea bottom that the ocean swells hit on their path shore-wards, has the ability to produce the biggest waves in Africa.
The swells, generated across the South Atlantic Ocean, hit the Dungeon Reefs and rear up into giant right-hand breaking waves for brave souls to attempt to ride.
Apart from the enormous waves, a few other elements to add to the mix of bravery needed to tackle Dungeons: ice-cold water, thick undulating kelp beds that cover the inside waters, and abundant sea life – including a few sharks that prey on the local seal colony.
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