Overview

Aston Bay Lagoon is a small lagoon located behind Aston Bay beach, south of Jeffreys Bay. This sheltered water body offers flat water conditions ideal for beginners. The lagoon is shallow and protected from ocean swell. Flat water alternative to Kabeljous Lagoon when it is too crowded. Quiet residential setting.

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< 7 kn7–12 kn13–20 kn21–30 kn31–40 kn41+ kn Gusts Your minimum: 7 kn

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Aston Bay Lagoon: when to go?

Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)

Season · peak

212h

in January · 25 rideable days

The season runs from November to March, peaking in January: 23 rideable days a month and 212 hours of usable wind, at 24 °C. The low point is May, at 14.5 days.

Rideable days per month

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 65%13-20 knots · 33%21-30 knots · 3%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 65% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is July, at 19 °C. The wettest month is October, with 78 mm.

Monthly averages: Aston Bay Lagoon

Monthly averages — Aston Bay Lagoon — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month	Rideable days	Usable wind	Temperature	Rain
January	25.0	212 h	25 °C	57 mm
February	20.5	175 h	25 °C	24 mm
March	23.0	157 h	25 °C	55 mm
April	20.0	136 h	23 °C	66 mm
May	14.5	78 h	23 °C	17 mm
June	14.5	99 h	20 °C	63 mm
July	17.0	111 h	19 °C	27 mm
August	19.5	118 h	20 °C	10 mm
September	24.0	143 h	20 °C	33 mm
October	20.0	168 h	21 °C	78 mm
November	22.5	183 h	22 °C	47 mm
December	24.0	197 h	25 °C	19 mm

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Technical details of Aston Bay Lagoon spot

The spot works with winds from ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, W, WNW.

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Spot functioning

The spot works with SE, E and W wind. Flat water sheltered from swell. Limited lagoon size — reduced riding space. Water level varies with seasons. Ideal for beginners and flat water foiling. Best from October to March.

Spot opening date · Required level

Spot opening date: Open all year round
Required level: Beginner

On the water

Flat water. Sandy and muddy bottom, shallow (0.3-1 metre). No waves. Warm water. Shorty wetsuit or lycra in summer.

Parking

Parking on residential streets in Aston Bay. Lagoon access from the residential area. Small launch area. No commercial facilities.

Wind specificities

SE wind channels towards the lagoon. E and W wind blows along the water body. Strength slightly attenuated compared to the coast. SE thermal reaches 12-20 knots in summer. Wind more irregular than on the coast due to surrounding shelter.

Hazards

Very few dangers. Limited space — watch for other users. Muddy bottom in some areas. Wind can be irregular.

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