Black Rocks 1 (Cape Peninsula)

Black Rocks 1 is a remote reef break on the Cape Peninsula inside the Cape of Good Hope / Table Mountain National Park area. Reports consistently describe it as exposed and rocky, producing mostly small waves with an unreliable, inconsistent pattern—making it a spot for surfers who can handle reef hazards and tolerate variable conditions. For surf, the spot is described as working best when south to southeast swells wrap in. June is identified as the best month, and the spot is also noted as being favorable in July and August. Wave quality is commonly characterized as poor to average, and the ride is generally described as short. Wind information is mixed in direction but converges on pattern usefulness: northwest winds are described as offshore (grooming the swell), while southeast winds can blow onshore and worsen conditions. Wind reliability is also very low in the provided surf guide statistics (low clean percentage, higher blown/uneventful months), so conditions need to be checked closely before committing. Safety considerations are a major part of planning here. Hazards called out include rocks, sharks, isolation, and there are also notes about baboons around the parking area. Rescue and lifeguard support are not indicated as available at the spot, and emergency/medical services are instead referenced via nearby towns. Visitors should also follow park rules, pay entry fees, and note limited access hours (dawn to dusk).