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Kraalbaai kitesurf and wingfoil spot
South Africa · Western Cape
Overview
Kraalbaai is an idyllic bay in the West Coast National Park, south of the Langebaan lagoon. Accessible only from the park, this spot offers crystal-clear turquoise water over white sand. It's one of the most beautiful kite spots in South Africa, with a paradise setting and exceptional flat water conditions. Very popular on weekends for picnics and kiting.
Spot forecast for Kraalbaai
Sunrise 06:00 · Sunset 19:04
Next tides
- High tide · 1.2 m
- Low tide · 0.7 m
- High tide · 1.2 m
- Low tide · 0.6 m
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Kraalbaai: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
297h
in November · 26.5 rideable days
The season runs from September to April, peaking in November: 22 rideable days a month and 297 hours of usable wind, at 17 °C. The low point is July, at 7.5 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 13 and 20 knots — 45% of rideable hours. That is the most versatile range, where most kites work. The coldest month is August, at 14 °C. The wettest month is July, with 140 mm.
Monthly averages: Kraalbaai
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.5 | 194 h | 19 °C | 4 mm |
| February | 20.0 | 193 h | 18 °C | 2 mm |
| March | 20.5 | 176 h | 19 °C | 18 mm |
| April | 20.0 | 171 h | 17 °C | 23 mm |
| May | 14.0 | 97 h | 16 °C | 23 mm |
| June | 10.0 | 65 h | 16 °C | 54 mm |
| July | 7.5 | 61 h | 15 °C | 140 mm |
| August | 11.0 | 69 h | 14 °C | 49 mm |
| September | 18.5 | 176 h | 16 °C | 13 mm |
| October | 21.0 | 196 h | 16 °C | 9 mm |
| November | 26.5 | 297 h | 16 °C | 5 mm |
| December | 24.0 | 235 h | 17 °C | 4 mm |
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Technical details of Kraalbaai spot
The spot works with winds from SE, SSE, S.
Spot functioning
Works in SE from October to March. Tide is critical — at low tide, large sandbanks emerge. Rising mid-tide to high tide is ideal. Park opening hours must be respected.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Intermediate
On the water
Crystal clear flat water. Shallow water, white sandy bottom. Cool water (14-18°C), 3/2 to 4/3 wetsuit. Perfect conditions for freestyle and foiling.
Parking
Access via West Coast National Park (entrance fee). Parking on sand in the park. No theft in the park. Arrive early on weekends as very popular.
Wind specificities
The SE (Cape Doctor) enters the bay and blows side-shore to side-onshore, 15-25 knots from October to March. The bay is well exposed to SE thanks to its orientation. Regular thermal wind early afternoon.
Hazards
Stingrays — shuffle your feet. Sharp shells. Intense sun — protect yourself. Respect protected areas and birds. No facilities — bring everything.
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