South Africa · Western Cape
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Misty Cliffs is a wild and isolated spot between Scarborough and Witsands on the southern Atlantic coast of the Cape Peninsula. As the name suggests, misty cliffs dominate this stretch of coast battered by Atlantic swells. Extreme conditions with big waves breaking on rocks and south-easterly offshore wind. Spot exclusively reserved for experts who know the area perfectly. The setting is spectacular but the dangers are major.
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 April, peaking in November: 21 rideable days a month and 351 hours of usable wind, at 22 °C. The low point is July, at 5.5 days.
7-12 knots · 35% 13-20 knots · 48% 21-30 knots · 17% 31+ knots · under 1%
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 13 and 20 knots — 48% 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 161 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 | 21.5 | 251 h | 24 °C | 13 mm |
| February | 19.5 | 231 h | 24 °C | 11 mm |
| March | 20.0 | 229 h | 23 °C | 18 mm |
| April | 21.5 | 195 h | 20 °C | 64 mm |
| May | 9.0 | 83 h | 19 °C | 30 mm |
| June | 7.0 | 56 h | 17 °C | 93 mm |
| July | 5.5 | 47 h | 15 °C | 161 mm |
| August | 5.5 | 38 h | 15 °C | 77 mm |
| September | 17.0 | 181 h | 18 °C | 21 mm |
| October | 20.5 | 224 h | 20 °C | 21 mm |
| November | 25.5 | 351 h | 22 °C | 11 mm |
| December | 21.0 | 287 h | 23 °C | 26 mm |
Ridden here? One photo or video, and the spot comes alive for everyone discovering it.
Works in big SW/W swell with SE Cape Doctor offshore. Waves of 2 to 5+ meters on rocks and reefs. Expert only. Conditions rarely perfectly aligned.
Open all year round
Expert
Freezing water (10-14°C), 5/3 wetsuit minimum. Massive waves on rocks. Violent currents. Dense kelp. Extreme conditions.
Very limited parking along the M65. Difficult access via steep paths from the road. No infrastructure.
SE Cape Doctor offshore. Strong and gusty wind due to the cliffs and rugged terrain. Very technical and dangerous conditions.
EXTREME DANGER: cliffs, rocks, massive waves. Violent offshore wind. Freezing water. Currents. Sharks. Total isolation — no lifeguards, difficult access. EXPERTS ONLY.
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