The fort has been superbly prepared as a surfing museum. Entry costs €2. Always worth it. There it is also explained how these extreme waves can be caused by 3 ocean currents. Shallow to land, return from the beach and then the booster up from the depths of an Atlantic trench ending 100-200m from the fort, piling up the waves.

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Claudia

March 9, 2022

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Beautiful sea views.

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herrbartels

July 22, 2022

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definitely worth a stop/visit or even excursion. Also outside of the giant wave season (October to March)

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