Lebu
Lebu is a rugged beach break in the former coal mining region.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- SW (235°)
- Direction range
- 220° - 280°
- Size range
- 1m - 4m
- Ideal size
- 3.1m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 16s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- E (95°)
- Offshore range
- 55° - 135°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- all
- Optimal range
- 0.3m - 1.6m
Water temp
11°C
Wetsuit
5/4mm + boots
Difficulty
5/10
Crowd level
2/10
Access: Coal mining town.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Lebu?
Lebu works best on a mid tide, ideally between 0.3m and 1.6m on the local tide chart. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.
What wind direction is offshore at Lebu?
Offshore wind at Lebu blows from the E (95°). Anything in the 55° to 135° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
What swell size and direction work best at Lebu?
Lebu wants SW swell (220° to 280°) between 1m and 4m, with a period of 16s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf Lebu?
The main season at Lebu is Mar-Oct. A secondary window runs Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb. Consistent year-round. Cold and powerful.
How do I get to Lebu?
Fly into CCP, then allow about 180 minutes by road. Coal mining town.
What kind of wave is Lebu?
Lebu is a beach break, a peak with lefts and rights. Difficulty is rated 5/10.
Best Season
Peak: Mar-Oct
Secondary: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
Consistent year-round. Cold and powerful.
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