Keller (Cap d'Antibes)

Keller (Cap d'Antibes) is a specialized Mediterranean reef break known for producing short, intense waves when the swell lines up—particularly with East or Southeast swells. The break is described as powerful and hollow/fast in good conditions, but it is also frequently inconsistent and can be flat at times (especially in summer). The wave starts working at around less than 1 meter and can hold to larger sizes (reported up to roughly 2–2.5 meters) before closing out. Ride lengths are typically short, with guides describing less than about 50 meters. Sources also disagree slightly on overall wave quality: one rates it poor even when conditions are optimal, while another describes generally good quality when it breaks. Wind direction matters for whether you get the right “line-up.” South winds are identified as important, and one description notes that the wind can become onshore with South winds, while light North winds may be offshore. For the best experience, sources recommend conditions where swell is East but the local wind is light or slightly offshore, and they emphasize that the take-off zone can be limited. Safety is the main constraint: the bottom is a sharp reef/rocky formation with rocks and sudden depth changes, so this spot is generally framed for intermediate-to-advanced surfers only. Plan to watch carefully at entry and exit points, respect local surfers, and note that lifeguards/rescue can be limited and seasonal.