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Gamtoos River Mouth kitesurf and wingfoil spot
South Africa · Eastern Cape
Overview
Gamtoos River Mouth is a spot located at the mouth of the Gamtoos River, between Jeffreys Bay and St Francis. This river mouth offers a mix of conditions: flat water in the estuary and waves on the ocean beach. The setting is wild and natural, in the Gamtoos River Valley area. The mouth can be wide and offer good riding space. This is an intermediate spot with variable conditions depending on tide and mouth state.
Spot forecast for Gamtoos River Mouth
Sunrise 05:31 · Sunset 18:37
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Tides
Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 4.1 km from the spot.
- Tuesday 20 October Low tide · 0.8 m High tide · 1.2 m Low tide · 0.8 m
- Wednesday 21 October High tide · 1.2 m Low tide · 0.7 m High tide · 1.4 m Low tide · 0.6 m
- Thursday 22 October High tide · 1.3 m Low tide · 0.5 m High tide · 1.5 m Low tide · 0.5 m
- Friday 23 October High tide · 1.5 m Low tide · 0.4 m High tide · 1.7 m Low tide · 0.3 m
- Saturday 24 October High tide · 1.6 m Low tide · 0.3 m High tide · 1.8 m Low tide · 0.2 m
Gamtoos River Mouth: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
257h
in December · 30.5 rideable days
The season runs from September to April, peaking in December: 26 rideable days a month and 257 hours of usable wind, at 25 °C. The low point is June, at 5 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 91% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is July, at 20 °C. The wettest month is October, with 83 mm.
Monthly averages: Gamtoos River Mouth
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.0 | 253 h | 27 °C | 47 mm |
| February | 25.0 | 187 h | 27 °C | 22 mm |
| March | 24.5 | 151 h | 27 °C | 30 mm |
| April | 20.5 | 106 h | 24 °C | 63 mm |
| May | 11.0 | 40 h | 24 °C | 9 mm |
| June | 5.0 | 24 h | 21 °C | 55 mm |
| July | 6.5 | 19 h | 20 °C | 23 mm |
| August | 15.5 | 63 h | 21 °C | 5 mm |
| September | 23.5 | 127 h | 21 °C | 22 mm |
| October | 25.5 | 175 h | 23 °C | 83 mm |
| November | 28.0 | 230 h | 24 °C | 36 mm |
| December | 30.5 | 257 h | 26 °C | 16 mm |
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Technical details of Gamtoos River Mouth spot
The spot works with winds from ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW.
Spot functioning
The spot works with SE to SW wind. The estuary offers flat water at high tide when filled. The ocean beach has consistent waves. Currents at the mouth vary with tide and river flow. The mouth state changes regularly (open or closed by sand). Check local conditions before coming.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Intermediate
On the water
Variable conditions. Flat water in the estuary, waves of 1-2 metres on the ocean beach. Sandy bottom. Significant currents at the mouth. Warm water on the estuary side, 18-22°C on the ocean side. 3/2 wetsuit in summer.
Parking
Access via a dirt road from the N2. Unpaved road. Limited parking near the mouth. Off-road vehicle recommended. No facilities on site. Isolated spot — bring water and supplies. Gamtoos Mouth is halfway between J-Bay and PE.
Wind specificities
Southeast wind blows side-onshore on the ocean beach. SE can be channelled by the river valley, creating an acceleration effect. Strength of 15-25 knots in summer. The estuary can offer different conditions from the beach with more disrupted wind in sheltered areas.
Hazards
Strong currents at the mouth, especially on outgoing tide. Isolated spot — no rescue services nearby. Sharks present (river mouths attract sharks). Difficult access road. Do not ride alone.
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