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Glen Eden Point kitesurf, wingfoil and surf spot
South Africa · Eastern Cape
Overview
Glen Eden Point is a kite spot on a rocky point north of East London, between Cintsa and Gonubie. This exposed spot offers committed conditions with direct ocean swell and coastal currents. Subtropical waters are warm (20-24°C) thanks to the Agulhas Current. Reserved for experienced riders due to isolation and ocean conditions.
Spot forecast for Glen Eden Point
Sunrise 05:20 · Sunset 18:23
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Tides
Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 2.3 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 · 1.4 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
Glen Eden Point: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
137h
in December · 16 rideable days
The season runs from August to December, peaking in December: 15 rideable days a month and 137 hours of usable wind, at 23 °C. The low point is July, at 9.5 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 74% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is June, at 21 °C. The wettest month is April, with 121 mm.
Monthly averages: Glen Eden Point
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12.5 | 96 h | 25 °C | 79 mm |
| February | 13.0 | 106 h | 26 °C | 48 mm |
| March | 12.5 | 93 h | 26 °C | 75 mm |
| April | 10.5 | 66 h | 23 °C | 121 mm |
| May | 10.5 | 53 h | 24 °C | 10 mm |
| June | 10.0 | 41 h | 21 °C | 106 mm |
| July | 9.5 | 44 h | 21 °C | 14 mm |
| August | 15.0 | 87 h | 22 °C | 11 mm |
| September | 15.0 | 111 h | 21 °C | 55 mm |
| October | 15.5 | 123 h | 23 °C | 89 mm |
| November | 15.5 | 132 h | 24 °C | 78 mm |
| December | 16.0 | 137 h | 25 °C | 70 mm |
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Technical details of Glen Eden Point spot
The spot works with winds from SSE, S, SSW, SW.
Spot functioning
The spot works in SW to S winds with south swell. The point creates a wind acceleration zone and wave formation. Tide influences conditions: at high tide, rocks are covered but currents stronger. Best at mid falling tide.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Advanced
On the water
Open ocean with south swell. Warm subtropical water (20-24°C). Rocky bottom at the point, sandy in adjacent coves. Noticeable coastal currents. Quality waves for wave riding.
Parking
Access from the coastal road between Cintsa and Gonubie. Informal roadside parking. Walk required to reach the point. Road partially unpaved.
Wind specificities
The dominant kite wind is the south-west (SW), blowing side-onshore on this south-facing coast. The point creates local wind accelerations. NE winds blow offshore and are not recommended. SW thermal wind reinforced in the afternoon during summer. Season: October to March.
Hazards
Exposed rocks with sea urchins. Strong coastal currents. Powerful swell. Sharks present in this area. Isolated spot with no rescue nearby. Buddy system mandatory.
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