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Cape Point kitesurf spot
South Africa · Cap-Occidental
Overview
Cape Point is the southwestern tip of the Cape Peninsula, in the Table Mountain Nature Reserve. This extreme spot sits at the convergence of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, exposed to massive swells from all directions. Conditions are among the most committed in the world: enormous waves, violent currents, variable wind and freezing water. Navigation exclusively reserved for the most experienced experts. The beauty of the site matches its danger.
Spot forecast for Cape Point
Sunrise 05:57 · Sunset 19:04
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Tides
Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 3.4 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 · 0.6 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
Cape 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…)
378h
in November · 25.5 rideable days
The season runs from September to April, peaking in November: 21 rideable days a month and 378 hours of usable wind, at 22 °C. The low point is July, at 6 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 13 and 20 knots — 44% 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 155 mm.
Monthly averages: Cape Point
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.5 | 294 h | 24 °C | 18 mm |
| February | 21.0 | 255 h | 24 °C | 14 mm |
| March | 20.5 | 258 h | 22 °C | 20 mm |
| April | 21.5 | 234 h | 20 °C | 69 mm |
| May | 9.5 | 97 h | 19 °C | 26 mm |
| June | 9.5 | 77 h | 17 °C | 94 mm |
| July | 6.0 | 57 h | 15 °C | 155 mm |
| August | 6.0 | 47 h | 16 °C | 80 mm |
| September | 18.0 | 220 h | 18 °C | 23 mm |
| October | 21.5 | 260 h | 20 °C | 21 mm |
| November | 25.5 | 378 h | 21 °C | 13 mm |
| December | 21.5 | 291 h | 23 °C | 27 mm |
Photo gallery of Cape Point
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Technical details of Cape Point spot
The spot works with winds from ESE, SE, SSE, S.
Spot functioning
Extreme and unpredictable conditions. SW, S and SE swells converge around the cape. Waves of 2 to 6+ meters. Violent tidal currents between the two oceans. The spot only "works" for the most extreme experts in very specific conditions. Riding here is a very high-risk adventure.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Expert
On the water
Freezing water (8-13°C), 6/5 wetsuit recommended. Massive waves. Violent tidal currents. Dense kelp. Rocks. Reduced visibility from spray. Extreme conditions at every level.
Parking
Parking in the Table Mountain Nature Reserve (paid entry — SANParks). Access to the riding spots is limited and requires walking. Respect national park rules.
Wind specificities
Variable and unpredictable wind. The SE Cape Doctor is accelerated and channeled around the cape. Violent gusts and sudden direction changes. Winds can reach 50+ knots. No wind direction is truly safe here.
Hazards
MORTAL DANGER: massive waves, tidal currents between two oceans, rocks, violent and unpredictable wind, freezing water, sharks (area with very high great white density), total isolation, no lifeguards. One of the most dangerous spots in the world. ONLY RIDE WITH BOAT ASSISTANCE AND EXTREME EXPERIENCE.
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