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I & J kitesurf and surf spot
South Africa · Cap-Occidental
Overview
I&J is a reef break between Kommetjie and Scarborough on the Atlantic coast of the Cape Peninsula. Named after the former I&J cannery nearby, this expert spot offers a powerful wave breaking on a rocky reef. The south-easterly Cape Doctor blows offshore, smoothing the waves. Extreme conditions reserved for experts with intimate knowledge of the reef.
Spot forecast for I & J
Sunrise 05:58 · Sunset 19:04
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Tides
Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 3.3 km from the spot.
- Tuesday 20 October Low tide · 0.7 m High tide · 1.2 m Low tide · 0.7 m High tide · 1.2 m
- Wednesday 21 October Low tide · 0.6 m High tide · 1.3 m Low tide · 0.5 m
- Thursday 22 October High tide · 1.3 m Low tide · 0.5 m High tide · 1.4 m Low tide · 0.4 m
- Friday 23 October High tide · 1.4 m Low tide · 0.4 m High tide · 1.5 m Low tide · 0.3 m
- Saturday 24 October High tide · 1.5 m Low tide · 0.3 m High tide · 1.6 m Low tide · 0.2 m
I & J: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
350h
in November · 25.5 rideable days
The season runs from September to April, peaking in November: 21 rideable days a month and 350 hours of usable wind, at 22 °C. The low point is August, at 5.5 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 13 and 20 knots — 53% 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 179 mm.
Monthly averages: I & J
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.5 | 233 h | 24 °C | 11 mm |
| February | 19.0 | 222 h | 24 °C | 8 mm |
| March | 19.5 | 218 h | 23 °C | 21 mm |
| April | 21.0 | 190 h | 20 °C | 73 mm |
| May | 8.5 | 74 h | 18 °C | 38 mm |
| June | 6.5 | 57 h | 17 °C | 89 mm |
| July | 6.5 | 50 h | 15 °C | 179 mm |
| August | 5.5 | 40 h | 15 °C | 92 mm |
| September | 17.0 | 182 h | 17 °C | 22 mm |
| October | 20.0 | 216 h | 20 °C | 19 mm |
| November | 25.5 | 350 h | 22 °C | 10 mm |
| December | 21.0 | 280 h | 23 °C | 25 mm |
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Technical details of I & J spot
The spot works with winds from SE, SSE, S.
Spot functioning
Works with big SW swell and SE Cape Doctor. Waves 2-4+ m on rocky reef. Mid to high tide. Expert only.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Expert
On the water
Freezing water (10-14°C), 5/3 wetsuit. Massive waves on reef. Violent currents. Dense kelp.
Parking
Limited parking along the M65. Access via path. No infrastructure.
Wind specificities
SE Cape Doctor offshore. Wind smoothing the waves. 15-35 knots from October to March. Gusty due to terrain.
Hazards
EXTREME DANGER: rocky reef, massive waves, offshore wind, currents, freezing water, sharks, isolation. EXPERTS ONLY.
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