South Africa · Cap-Occidental
-32.79 | 18.15
Velddrift River is a kite spot on the Berg River mouth, at Velddrift on the West Coast. The estuary offers a water body sheltered from ocean swell, with flat water to small chop conditions. The village of Velddrift is known for fishing and the salt industry (Velddrif Salt Pans). Good intermediate spot as an alternative to the Langebaan lagoon.
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
The season runs from September to February, peaking in November: 14 rideable days a month and 120 hours of usable wind, at 27 °C. The low point is June, at 5 days.
7-12 knots · 77% 13-20 knots · 23% 21-30 knots · under 1%
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 77% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is July, at 16 °C. The wettest month is July, with 106 mm. Bar height is the month's rideable days; the split shows how its wind hours break down by strength.
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.0 | 96 h | 29 °C | 5 mm |
| February | 11.0 | 90 h | 29 °C | 3 mm |
| March | 10.0 | 70 h | 27 °C | 22 mm |
| April | 11.0 | 82 h | 26 °C | 19 mm |
| May | 7.0 | 52 h | 22 °C | 26 mm |
| June | 5.0 | 29 h | 18 °C | 48 mm |
| July | 5.0 | 34 h | 16 °C | 106 mm |
| August | 8.0 | 53 h | 17 °C | 43 mm |
| September | 13.5 | 106 h | 21 °C | 14 mm |
| October | 13.0 | 108 h | 25 °C | 13 mm |
| November | 17.5 | 120 h | 28 °C | 5 mm |
| December | 14.5 | 95 h | 28 °C | 6 mm |
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Works in SE from October to March. Tide influences current and water level in the estuary. Mid-tide recommended. Wind picks up early afternoon.
Open all year round
Intermediate
Flat to small chop in the estuary. Sand and mud bottom. Cool water (14-18°C), 3/2 to 4/3 wetsuit. Tidal current in the estuary.
Parking in Velddrift along the river. Quiet and safe village.
The SE (Cape Doctor) is channeled into the estuary and blows steadily, 15-25 knots from October to March. The river orientation determines whether wind is side-shore or more favorable. Thermal conditions in the afternoon.
Tidal current in the estuary. Muddy bottom in places. Fishing boats in the channel. Cold water.
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