Langebaan North Bay kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot

South Africa · Western Cape

Spot currently openIntermediate level -33.08 | 18.03

Overview

Langebaan North Bay is the northern part of the Langebaan lagoon, accessible from the West Coast National Park. This spot offers a flat and shallow water body in a pristine natural setting. It's a quieter alternative to the main Langebaan spot, ideal for uncrowded sessions.

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Spot forecast for Langebaan North Bay

Sunrise 06:02 · Sunset 19:03

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

Next tides

  • High tide · 1.1 m
  • Low tide · 0.7 m
  • High tide · 1.2 m
  • Low tide · 0.7 m

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Langebaan North Bay: 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

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

0 10 20 30 January: 22.5 rideable days J February: 20 rideable days F March: 20.5 rideable days M April: 20 rideable days A May: 14 rideable days M June: 10 rideable days J July: 7.5 rideable days7.5 d J August: 11 rideable days A September: 18.5 rideable days S October: 21 rideable days O November: 26.5 rideable days26.5 d N December: 24 rideable days D 0 10 20 30 January: 22.5 rideable days J February: 20 rideable days F March: 20.5 rideable days M April: 20 rideable days A May: 14 rideable days M June: 10 rideable days J July: 7.5 rideable days7.5 d J August: 11 rideable days A September: 18.5 rideable days S October: 21 rideable days O November: 26.5 rideable days26.5 d N December: 24 rideable days D

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 37%13-20 knots · 45%21-30 knots · 18%

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 July, at 15 °C. The wettest month is July, with 140 mm.

Monthly averages: Langebaan North Bay
Monthly averages — Langebaan North Bay — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month Rideable days Usable wind Temperature Rain
January 22.5 194 h 19 °C 4 mm
February 20.0 193 h 19 °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 15 °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 Langebaan North Bay spot

N: Not rideable NNE: Not rideable NE: Not rideable ENE: Not rideable E: Not rideable ESE: Not rideable SE: Rideable SSE: Rideable S: Rideable SSW: Not rideable SW: Not rideable WSW: Not rideable W: Not rideable WNW: Not rideable NW: Not rideable NNW: Not rideable N E S W

The spot works with winds from SE, SSE, S.

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Spot functioning

Works in SE from October to March. Strongly influenced by tide — at low tide, the north lagoon can become very shallow. Mid to high tide recommended.

Spot opening date · Required level
Spot opening date
Open all year round
Required level
Intermediate
On the water

Flat water in the lagoon. Shallow water, sandy bottom. Cool water (14-18°C), 3/2 to 4/3 wetsuit. No waves or significant current.

Parking

Access via West Coast National Park (entrance fee). Parking on sand/dirt. Protected environment — follow park rules.

Wind specificities

The SE (Cape Doctor) is channeled into the north lagoon and blows side-shore. Strength 15-25 knots from October to March. Wind can be slightly lighter than the main spot depending on the bay orientation.

Hazards

Stingrays in shallow water. Sharp shells. No facilities — bring water and food. Respect protected wildlife.

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