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Rooi Els kitesurf, windsurf and surf spot
South Africa · Western Cape
Overview
Rooi Els is a small isolated coastal village at the eastern end of False Bay, at the foot of Clarence Drive pass. The coast is rocky and wild with powerful wave conditions. The spot is exposed and technical, with a spectacular setting between mountain and ocean. Rooi Els marks the transition between False Bay and the Overberg coast.
Spot forecast for Rooi Els
Sunrise 05:56 · Sunset 19:02
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Tides
Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 1.8 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 · 1.4 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 · 1.4 m Low tide · 0.4 m High tide · 1.6 m Low tide · 0.3 m
- Saturday 24 October High tide · 1.5 m Low tide · 0.3 m High tide · 1.7 m Low tide · 0.2 m
Rooi Els: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
278h
in November · 22.5 rideable days
The season runs from September to April, peaking in November: 17 rideable days a month and 278 hours of usable wind, at 23 °C. The low point is July, at 3.5 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 13 and 20 knots — 56% 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 261 mm.
Monthly averages: Rooi Els
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16.5 | 178 h | 26 °C | 17 mm |
| February | 15.5 | 159 h | 26 °C | 22 mm |
| March | 17.5 | 176 h | 25 °C | 33 mm |
| April | 16.5 | 169 h | 22 °C | 54 mm |
| May | 6.5 | 49 h | 20 °C | 68 mm |
| June | 4.5 | 33 h | 17 °C | 143 mm |
| July | 3.5 | 29 h | 15 °C | 261 mm |
| August | 3.5 | 27 h | 16 °C | 121 mm |
| September | 14.0 | 152 h | 18 °C | 43 mm |
| October | 17.0 | 181 h | 21 °C | 38 mm |
| November | 22.5 | 278 h | 23 °C | 20 mm |
| December | 18.5 | 179 h | 24 °C | 29 mm |
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Technical details of Rooi Els spot
The spot works with winds from E, ESE, SE.
Spot functioning
Works in SE, ESE and E from October to March. Rocky coast, technical access. Waves 1 to 2.5m. Tide strongly influences access.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Advanced
On the water
Powerful waves on rocky bottom. Abundant kelp. Cold water (12-16°C), 4/3 wetsuit. Strong current.
Parking
Parking in Rooi Els village. Very small village, limited spaces.
Wind specificities
SE and ESE are channeled by Clarence Drive pass and arrive side-onshore to onshore. Strength 15-25 knots from October to March. Gusts possible due to mountainous topography. E also works.
Hazards
Dangerous rocks. Kelp. Gusty wind. Sharks (great whites in False Bay). Cold water. Strong current. Access road (Clarence Drive) dangerous — rockfalls possible.
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