Strand, South Africa is a Shallow, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
SW
.
There is
Food
available on the spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about.
Please refer to the
Riding Conditions section
below.
Strand, South Africa is a Shallow, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
SW
.
There is
Food
available on the spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about.
Please refer to the
Riding Conditions section
below.
How to get there
Taxi, bus, car, run like hell from the airport take the N2 North towards Somerset West. At the Strand/Somerset west turnoff, turn right onto Baden Powel. Past Somerset Mall, keep right and take the right turnoff onto Beach road. Cary on until you reach the 7-11 shop. Launch is opposite.
Taxi, bus, car, run like hell from the airport take the N2 North towards Somerset West. At the Strand/Somerset west turnoff, turn right onto Baden Powel. Past Somerset Mall, keep right and take the right turnoff onto Beach road. Cary on until you reach the 7-11 shop. Launch is opposite.
Water is warmer than Table View (West Coast). Baggies and rashvest in summer. 4/3/2 wetsuit in winter.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
SW
.
There is
Trade wind
at Strand, South Africa.
SW is best, sideonshore, 1 or 2 days per week. NW is often gusty (predominant in winter). SE is dangerously gusty and side-off (predominant in summer). Season year-round when winds change from NW to SW as cold fronts pass below Cape Point.
Wind
usually
blows
from SE and NW
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Strand, South Africa are
January, February, March, November and December
.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Water is warmer than Table View (West Coast). Baggies and rashvest in summer. 4/3/2 wetsuit in winter.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
SW
.
There is
Trade wind
at Strand, South Africa.
SW is best, sideonshore, 1 or 2 days per week. NW is often gusty (predominant in winter). SE is dangerously gusty and side-off (predominant in summer). Season year-round when winds change from NW to SW as cold fronts pass below Cape Point.
Wind
usually
blows
from SE and NW
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Strand, South Africa are
January, February, March, November and December
.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Strand, South Africa is a
Shallow, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Medium size.
Soft white sand. 50+m wide. Not ideal for beginners - lots of bathers and surfers downwind. Take-off in SW is at the end of the beach on SE side. Take-off on NW is at the surfer's side (NW).
Part of False Bay. The ocean has large chop, flat between waves. Waves are 1-4 ft in summer, 3-6 ft in winter. Wave direction is W to SW. Outside reef (150m off shore) has nice swell. Sandy bottom, except for launch area at Shark Rock - watch out for the pole! Surf in winter is best.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Strand, South Africa is a
Shallow, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Medium size.
Soft white sand. 50+m wide. Not ideal for beginners - lots of bathers and surfers downwind. Take-off in SW is at the end of the beach on SE side. Take-off on NW is at the surfer's side (NW).
Part of False Bay. The ocean has large chop, flat between waves. Waves are 1-4 ft in summer, 3-6 ft in winter. Wave direction is W to SW. Outside reef (150m off shore) has nice swell. Sandy bottom, except for launch area at Shark Rock - watch out for the pole! Surf in winter is best.
Need to know
There is
no beach users
reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Swimmers and Stakes
.
Beach risk reported:
Bystanders
.
There are
riding zones
on the spot, be sure you respect them.
Need to know
Need to know
There is
no beach users
reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Swimmers and Stakes
.
Beach risk reported:
Bystanders
.
There are
riding zones
on the spot, be sure you respect them.
The Strand area is now officially zoned. Kiting is only allowed between the marker flags on the beach in the area in front of the clubhouse, and the fence that runs into the ocean. Strand kitesurfing club and the lifesavers next to the clubhouse enforces the zoning. The zoning is necessary due to a crowded beach and water by beach-goers, which could lead to serious accidents. Kite leashes and helmets recommended.
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There are 5 kitesurf schools and 65 kitesurf spots in Cape Town.
Best months: January February March November December
Best months: January February March November December
