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Groot Paternoster Nature reserve kitesurf and windsurf spot
South Africa · Western Cape
Overview
Groot Paternoster Nature Reserve is a coastal nature reserve north of Paternoster, offering wild and isolated beaches facing the Atlantic. The spot is exposed and technical, with ocean swell and often offshore wind. The setting is spectacular with coastal fynbos and typical West Coast rock formations. Reserved for experienced riders.
Spot forecast for Groot Paternoster Nature reserve
Sunrise 06:01 · Sunset 19:04
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Tides
Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 3.9 km from the spot.
- Tuesday 20 October Low tide · 0.7 m High tide · 1.3 m Low tide · 0.7 m High tide · 1.2 m
- Wednesday 21 October Low tide · 0.6 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 · 0.4 m
- Friday 23 October High tide · 1.5 m Low tide · 0.5 m High tide · 1.6 m Low tide · 0.3 m
- Saturday 24 October High tide · 1.6 m Low tide · 0.4 m High tide · 1.7 m Low tide · 0.2 m
Groot Paternoster Nature reserve: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
354h
in November · 27.5 rideable days
The season runs from September to April, peaking in November: 24 rideable days a month and 354 hours of usable wind, at 22 °C. The low point is July, at 9 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 13 and 20 knots — 51% 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 90 mm.
Monthly averages: Groot Paternoster Nature reserve
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.0 | 292 h | 24 °C | 5 mm |
| February | 24.5 | 259 h | 24 °C | 2 mm |
| March | 23.5 | 222 h | 23 °C | 23 mm |
| April | 23.0 | 187 h | 22 °C | 11 mm |
| May | 13.5 | 110 h | 19 °C | 25 mm |
| June | 9.5 | 60 h | 17 °C | 46 mm |
| July | 9.0 | 66 h | 15 °C | 90 mm |
| August | 12.0 | 101 h | 16 °C | 49 mm |
| September | 21.5 | 206 h | 18 °C | 17 mm |
| October | 23.5 | 238 h | 21 °C | 12 mm |
| November | 27.5 | 354 h | 23 °C | 6 mm |
| December | 26.0 | 305 h | 23 °C | 8 mm |
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Technical details of Groot Paternoster Nature reserve spot
The spot works with winds from SE, SSE, S, SSW.
Spot functioning
Works in strong SE, S and SSW. Constant Atlantic swell. Exposed spot requiring good mastery of offshore wind and waves.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Advanced
On the water
Big ocean waves. Rocks and sand. Cold water (12-16°C), 4/3 to 5/3 wetsuit. Powerful current.
Parking
Access via dirt road from Paternoster. Parking on sand in the reserve. Very isolated area.
Wind specificities
SE (Cape Doctor) side-offshore on this west coast. S and SSW more favorable. Wind often strong, 15-30 knots from October to March. Exposed and windy area.
Hazards
Offshore wind. Powerful swell. Current. Rocks. Total isolation. Cold water. Ride in groups only.
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