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Crystal Road kitesurf and windsurf spot
South Africa · Western Cape
Overview
Crystal Road is a kite spot on the rocky coast between Betty's Bay and Pringle Bay, in the Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve. The spot is named after the scenic coastal road. The coast is exposed and technical with rocks, kelp and waves. Reserved for advanced riders who know the spot.
Spot forecast for Crystal Road
Sunrise 05:56 · Sunset 19:02
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Tides
Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 0.8 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
Crystal Road: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
330h
in November · 24.5 rideable days
The season runs from September to April, peaking in November: 19 rideable days a month and 330 hours of usable wind, at 22 °C. The low point is July, at 4 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 13 and 20 knots — 52% 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 242 mm.
Monthly averages: Crystal Road
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18.5 | 240 h | 25 °C | 22 mm |
| February | 18.5 | 208 h | 25 °C | 23 mm |
| March | 18.5 | 224 h | 24 °C | 34 mm |
| April | 17.0 | 187 h | 21 °C | 67 mm |
| May | 7.5 | 64 h | 20 °C | 59 mm |
| June | 5.5 | 39 h | 17 °C | 120 mm |
| July | 4.0 | 34 h | 15 °C | 242 mm |
| August | 4.5 | 36 h | 16 °C | 93 mm |
| September | 15.5 | 181 h | 18 °C | 35 mm |
| October | 18.5 | 219 h | 20 °C | 35 mm |
| November | 24.5 | 330 h | 22 °C | 21 mm |
| December | 19.0 | 247 h | 23 °C | 30 mm |
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Technical details of Crystal Road spot
The spot works with winds from E, ESE, SE, SSE.
Spot functioning
Works in SE from October to March. Technical access through rocks. Low tide may ease access. Waves 1 to 2m.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Advanced
On the water
Waves on rocky bottom. Dense kelp. Cold water (12-16°C), 4/3 wetsuit. Current.
Parking
Parking along the R44 coastal road. Note: winding and narrow road.
Wind specificities
SE (Cape Doctor) side-onshore, 15-25 knots from October to March. Mountains create turbulence. Gusty and irregular wind possible.
Hazards
Rocks. Kelp in lines. Gusty wind. Sharks. Cold water. Technical access.
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