Sterkfontein Dam, South Africa is a Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
NW
.
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
There is
Food
available on the spot.
Sterkfontein Dam, South Africa is a Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
NW
.
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
There is
Food
available on the spot.
How to get there
From Johannesburg, take the N3 towards Durban, and travel for approximately 270 km's until you reach Harrismith. After you start driving through Harrismith, look for the sign that says R74. Take the offramp, and at the bottom of the offramp, take a right. Follow the road under the bridge and approximately 200m later you will reach a T-junction. Take a right. Follow the road for approximately 5km's (across a 4 way stop) until you see a sign on the left that reads `Durban Alternative Route`, take a left here. When you have been travelling for 8km's you will see another sign on the left which reads `Durban Alternative Route`, take a left again. After another 8 km's you will see the entrance on your left hand side. Pay R25 at the gate.
From Johannesburg, take the N3 towards Durban, and travel for approximately 270 km's until you reach Harrismith. After you start driving through Harrismith, look for the sign that says R74. Take the offramp, and at the bottom of the offramp, take a right. Follow the road under the bridge and approximately 200m later you will reach a T-junction. Take a right. Follow the road for approximately 5km's (across a 4 way stop) until you see a sign on the left that reads `Durban Alternative Route`, take a left here. When you have been travelling for 8km's you will see another sign on the left which reads `Durban Alternative Route`, take a left again. After another 8 km's you will see the entrance on your left hand side. Pay R25 at the gate.
Riding Conditions in Sterkfontein Dam, South Africa
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wetsuit is a requirement in winter (best kiting time) and you can get away with a short wetsuit in summer. Summer air temperatures range between 15-35°C. Water temp is approximately 18-20°C. Winter air temperatures range from -10 to 20°C. Water temp is approximately 4-8°C.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
NW
.
There is
Frontal wind
at Sterkfontein Dam, South Africa.
NW are most consistent and reliable in winter. A cold front will bring through a NW, so if a cold front is approaching, expect NW for 2-3 days before the cold front and SE after the cold front. Summer, you can kite every second weekend, while winter provides kiting every weekend.
Wind
usually
blows
from SE and NW
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Sterkfontein Dam, South Africa are
June, July, August and September
.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wetsuit is a requirement in winter (best kiting time) and you can get away with a short wetsuit in summer. Summer air temperatures range between 15-35°C. Water temp is approximately 18-20°C. Winter air temperatures range from -10 to 20°C. Water temp is approximately 4-8°C.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
NW
.
There is
Frontal wind
at Sterkfontein Dam, South Africa.
NW are most consistent and reliable in winter. A cold front will bring through a NW, so if a cold front is approaching, expect NW for 2-3 days before the cold front and SE after the cold front. Summer, you can kite every second weekend, while winter provides kiting every weekend.
Wind
usually
blows
from SE and NW
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Sterkfontein Dam, South Africa are
June, July, August and September
.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Sterkfontein Dam, South Africa is a
Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Medium size.
The area is covered with grass and provides plenty of room for gearing up. There are small stones as you enter the water, depending on the height of the water and the depth drops off sharply. In the NW launch off the main peninsula, in the SE, the peninsula in front of the cabins. Beware of fishermen, they can get angry at times so keep your distance. Always launch assisted due to the gusty conditions. It is better for beginners to remain in the bay as it leaves them a shorter walk back with less chop to worry about while learning to ride.
Water outside the bay can be pretty choppy with swells reaching 0.5-1m, but in the bay it is like glass. On the converse, the wind is gustier in the bay.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Sterkfontein Dam, South Africa is a
Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Medium size.
The area is covered with grass and provides plenty of room for gearing up. There are small stones as you enter the water, depending on the height of the water and the depth drops off sharply. In the NW launch off the main peninsula, in the SE, the peninsula in front of the cabins. Beware of fishermen, they can get angry at times so keep your distance. Always launch assisted due to the gusty conditions. It is better for beginners to remain in the bay as it leaves them a shorter walk back with less chop to worry about while learning to ride.
Water outside the bay can be pretty choppy with swells reaching 0.5-1m, but in the bay it is like glass. On the converse, the wind is gustier in the bay.
