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Shelly Point kitesurf and windsurf spot
South Africa · Western Cape
Overview
Shelly Point is a kite spot at the tip of the peninsula between St Helena Bay and Britannia Bay. The spot is exposed to the Atlantic Ocean with windy conditions and constant swell. The Shelly Point residential complex provides a modern setting. Conditions are technical with often side-offshore wind.
Spot forecast for Shelly Point
Sunrise 06:01 · Sunset 19:04
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Tides
Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 3.5 km from the spot.
- Tuesday 20 October Low tide · 0.7 m High tide · 1.3 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 · 1.4 m Low tide · 0.5 m High tide · 1.5 m Low tide · 0.4 m
- Friday 23 October High tide · 1.5 m Low tide · 0.5 m High tide · 1.7 m Low tide · 0.3 m
- Saturday 24 October High tide · 1.6 m Low tide · 0.4 m High tide · 1.8 m Low tide · 0.2 m
Shelly 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…)
354h
in November · 27.5 rideable days
The season runs from September to April, peaking in November: 24 rideable days a month and 354 hours of usable wind, at 23 °C. The low point is July, at 9 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 13 and 20 knots — 51% 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 90 mm.
Monthly averages: Shelly Point
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.0 | 292 h | 25 °C | 5 mm |
| February | 24.5 | 259 h | 25 °C | 2 mm |
| March | 23.5 | 222 h | 23 °C | 23 mm |
| April | 23.0 | 187 h | 22 °C | 11 mm |
| May | 13.5 | 110 h | 20 °C | 25 mm |
| June | 9.5 | 60 h | 17 °C | 46 mm |
| July | 9.0 | 66 h | 15 °C | 90 mm |
| August | 12.0 | 101 h | 16 °C | 49 mm |
| September | 21.5 | 206 h | 19 °C | 17 mm |
| October | 23.5 | 238 h | 22 °C | 12 mm |
| November | 27.5 | 354 h | 23 °C | 6 mm |
| December | 26.0 | 305 h | 23 °C | 8 mm |
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Technical details of Shelly Point spot
The spot works with winds from SE, SSE, S, SSW.
Spot functioning
Works in SE, S and SSW from October to March. The point offers varied conditions depending on wind direction. Constant Atlantic swell.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Advanced
On the water
Ocean waves. Rocky and sandy bottom. Cold water (12-16°C), 4/3 to 5/3 wetsuit. Current around the point.
Parking
Parking in the Shelly Point residential complex. Secured area.
Wind specificities
SE is side-offshore to side-shore depending on exact beach orientation. S and SSW more favorable. Strong wind, 15-30 knots from October to March. The peninsula tip is very exposed to wind.
Hazards
Current around the point. Rocks. Possible offshore wind. Cold water. Powerful swell.
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