Kelp Town | Surfing amongst kelp and sharks on the tip of Africa

Adin Masencamp takes us on a journey to a special wave nestled amongst huge kelp heads in the deep ocean off Southern Africa. But it’s not a wave for the faint of heart.
Surfing here requires dodging abalone poachers and the occasional shark, not to mention the wave itself, which bears a small-scale yet striking resemblance to Pipeline in Hawaii – if Pipeline broke in freezing cold water and was littered with huge kelp heads.

Along the way we discover why this is one of the few places in the world where kelp forests are growing rather than shrinking, and what it takes to surf amongst them.

A Now Now production
Presented by FCS
Director of Photography: Alan Van Gysen
Directed and edited by: Will Bendix
Produced by: Alan Van Gysen & Susan Langston
Executive Producer: Susan Langston

[NowNowMedia]

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[Andrew_Haase]

…The Faux Attenborough’s narrative was a really nice touch & brought a realism to this great segment…well done production

[justinashworth]

Been watching surf videos since the 90s and this is one of the most enjoyable I've seen in a long time. Great job!

[NipponRider]

Loved watching this, reminds me of surfing the crayfish factory in the late 90's, The beautiful scenery, the spooky shark feeling in your thoughts, waters freezing, and getting tangled in that kelp while getting smashed by the waves, making a bomb and watching your bottom turns so not to hit the snapped off kelp sticking up. The whole place really made you feel alive. Cheers from NZ.

[warrickleach]

Loved this film! Very clever idea to promote FCS fins. With an aspect of sustainability. Epic!!

[nichofmeyr]

Best bit of surf film I've seen in a long time, big ups to Will and Alan.

[AdrianTregoning]

Another epic video! Beast wave. Tommy Botha, multiple South African spearo champ says the biggest great white he ever saw was at Dassen Island, right in the kelp. Just thought I'd mention that 😆

[opencoast]

Nice of Dave “the wave” Attenborough to lend his voice

[ihiihilauakea]

Only difference is at pipe the kelp are other surfers

[conzy]

This is coolest story I’ve seen ever Adin. I want to make stiff like this.
Can’t wait to come back over and hunt waves together again.

[brianmclaughlin]

Brings back good memories of surfing Cape Town. Very entertaining video - thank you!

[SuperNakednik]

Loving the quality of the videos you guys are posting. Keep it up!

[John_Morley]

Another fine piece of work gents. Adin, you're next level bruv

[markverryn]

Love the clip. Enjoyed the more humble and wholesome vibe to this, refreshing compared to some other clips out there.

[TucAdventures]

Epic storyline!!! haha This was so well put together. You got a very well deserved like and subscribe🙌🙌

[ajstand-gratitude]

Great video and great spot, have not seen many okes surf it, you obviously need a fair amount of skill (which Adin has buckets full off).

[surfcircus]

Beautifully created, high quality surf content! Love it 👌

[TaranakiFrother-oydx]

Epic! Fun wave but takes no prisoners. AM the local legend! Yeow!!!!

[murraylloyd]

Absolutely insane barrels. That guy was shredding.

[GIOBOT-uz]

Awesome! Safe to say I wont be surfing there anytime soon😂