Overview

Kommetjie Point is the main reef break point at Kommetjie, a powerful and long right-hander breaking on a rocky reef. It's one of the most respected surf spots in Cape Town and one of the most dangerous. Waves can reach 3-5+ meters and are extremely powerful. The spot is reserved for expert wave riders. Local surfers are very territorial — respect is essential.

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Spot forecast for Kommetjie Point

Sunrise 05:58 · Sunset 19:04

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< 7 kn7–12 kn13–20 kn21–30 kn31–40 kn41+ kn Gusts Your minimum: 7 kn

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Wave height: < 0.5 m 0.5–1 m 1–2 m 2–3 m ≥ 3 m

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Tides

Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 2.3 km from the spot.

Tuesday 20 October Low tide 04:59 · 0.7 m High tide 11:25 · 1.2 m Low tide 17:52 · 0.7 m High tide 23:48 · 1.2 m
Wednesday 21 October Low tide 05:54 · 0.6 m High tide 12:11 · 1.3 m Low tide 18:34 · 0.5 m
Thursday 22 October High tide 00:34 · 1.3 m Low tide 06:34 · 0.5 m High tide 12:47 · 1.4 m Low tide 19:07 · 0.4 m
Friday 23 October High tide 01:11 · 1.4 m Low tide 07:09 · 0.4 m High tide 13:19 · 1.5 m Low tide 19:39 · 0.3 m
Saturday 24 October High tide 01:45 · 1.5 m Low tide 07:42 · 0.3 m High tide 13:52 · 1.6 m Low tide 20:11 · 0.2 m

Kommetjie Point: when to go?

Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)

Season · peak

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.

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Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 36%13-20 knots · 53%21-30 knots · 10%31+ knots · under 1%

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: Kommetjie Point

Monthly averages — Kommetjie Point — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
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 Kommetjie Point spot

The spot works with winds from SE, SSE, S.

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Spot functioning

Works with big SW swell (2+ meters). Best at mid-tide. Waves are long and powerful on the reef. When it works, it's one of the best spots in Cape Town. Perfect sessions are rare. RESPECT the local surfers.

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 minimum. Massive waves (2-5+ m) on very shallow rocky reef. Violent currents. Dense kelp. Devastating impact in case of falls.

Parking

Parking in Kommetjie, short walk to the spot. The spot is visible from the rocks. Watch for theft.

Wind specificities

SE Cape Doctor offshore to side-offshore. Creates perfect wave conditions. Wind smooths faces and creates clean barrels. Best in moderate wind (15-25 knots).

Hazards

EXTREME DANGER: massive waves on very shallow reef. Serious injuries possible. Violent currents. Kelp. Freezing water. Sharks (great whites). Offshore wind. Strong localism — only kite if surfers accept your presence. Spot without lifeguards. EXPERTS ONLY.

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