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Dunes kitesurf and surf spot
South Africa · Cap-Occidental
Overview
Dunes is a beach spot between Noordhoek and Kommetjie on the Atlantic coast of the Cape Peninsula. The beach is lined with sand dunes and offers a wild, natural setting. The south-easterly Cape Doctor blows side-offshore, creating advanced wave conditions. Exposed to big Atlantic swells. Spot rarely visited by kiters.
Spot forecast for Dunes
Sunrise 05:58 · Sunset 19:04
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Tides
Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 3.7 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
Dunes: 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: Dunes
| 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 Dunes spot
The spot works with winds from SE, SSE, S.
Spot functioning
Works with SW/W swell and SE Cape Doctor. Waves 1-3+ m. Sandy bottom. Offshore wind. Wild and advanced spot.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Advanced
On the water
Cold water (10-14°C), 5/3 wetsuit. Big waves. Sandy bottom. Currents (rip currents). Kelp.
Parking
Limited access. Parking at Noordhoek or Kommetjie, then walk along the beach. No infrastructure.
Wind specificities
SE Cape Doctor side-offshore. Wind of 15 to 35 knots from October to March. Conditions similar to Noordhoek and Kommetjie.
Hazards
Offshore wind. Big waves. Currents. Cold water. Sharks. Isolated beach. No lifeguards.
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