Avalanche
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Official Rating

User Rating

Difficulty 8

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Break frequency 2

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72 days a year

Powerful Wave

Wave Direction

Swell Direction

5m+ Swell

Wind Direction

Tide

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general information

The aptly named Avalanche is Frances biggest rideable wave spot. This left hander holds massive swells and is rideable up to 30ft+. Usually only a few people out when it reaches these proportions but it does draw a crowd of spectators on the beach.

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1-10

Best months

August - November

Equipment

gun, Rhino Chaser, Tow In

Wave type

Powerful

Access

Long Paddle

Hazards

Reef/Rock, Rips

5 Day Forecast

5 day forecast not available.

Air - Sea - Swell - Wind

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SW

0M / F6

W

0M / F6

N

0M / F6

N

0M / F6

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