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Moonshine Bay kitesurf and windsurf spot
South Africa · Western Cape
Overview
Moonshine Bay is a small rocky bay between Pringle Bay and Betty's Bay, on the R44 coastal road. The spot is wild and isolated, with advanced conditions — waves, rocks and kelp. The setting is spectacular with the Kogelberg cliffs plunging into the ocean. Only for riders who know the spot well.
Spot forecast for Moonshine Bay
Sunrise 05:56 · Sunset 19:02
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Tides
Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 1.5 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
Moonshine Bay: 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: Moonshine Bay
| 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 Moonshine Bay spot
The spot works with winds from E, ESE, SE, SSE.
Spot functioning
Works in SE from October to March. Difficult access through rocks. The small bay offers limited space. Low tide preferred for access.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Advanced
On the water
Waves in the rocky bay. Kelp. Cold water (12-16°C), 4/3 wetsuit. Current around rocks.
Parking
Roadside parking on R44. Limited spaces.
Wind specificities
SE (Cape Doctor) side-onshore, 15-25 knots from October to March. Cliffs can create local accelerations and turbulence.
Hazards
Dangerous rocks. Limited space. Kelp. Turbulent wind. Sharks. Cold water. Isolation.
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