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Boggoms Bay kitesurf and windsurf spot
South Africa · Western Cape
Overview
Boggoms Bay (Boggomsbaai) is a wild and isolated beach between Mossel Bay and Gouritsmond. The coast is exposed with powerful wave conditions and a pristine natural setting. The spot is advanced due to isolation and ocean conditions. The coastal fynbos landscape and cliffs provide a spectacular setting.
Spot forecast for Boggoms Bay
Sunrise 05:44 · Sunset 18:50
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Tides
Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 2.6 km from the spot.
- Tuesday 20 October Low tide · 0.9 m High tide · 1.5 m Low tide · 0.9 m
- Wednesday 21 October High tide · 1.4 m Low tide · 0.8 m High tide · 1.6 m Low tide · 0.7 m
- Thursday 22 October High tide · 1.6 m Low tide · 0.6 m High tide · 1.8 m Low tide · 0.5 m
- Friday 23 October High tide · 1.7 m Low tide · 0.5 m High tide · 2 m Low tide · 0.4 m
- Saturday 24 October High tide · 1.8 m Low tide · 0.4 m High tide · 2.1 m Low tide · 0.2 m
Boggoms 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…)
222h
in October · 28 rideable days
The season runs from September to April, peaking in October: 26 rideable days a month and 222 hours of usable wind, at 23 °C. The low point is June, at 5 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 69% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is July, at 17 °C. The wettest month is March, with 55 mm.
Monthly averages: Boggoms Bay
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.0 | 254 h | 24 °C | 38 mm |
| February | 24.0 | 213 h | 25 °C | 24 mm |
| March | 24.5 | 180 h | 24 °C | 55 mm |
| April | 21.0 | 148 h | 21 °C | 54 mm |
| May | 10.0 | 47 h | 21 °C | 13 mm |
| June | 5.0 | 18 h | 19 °C | 45 mm |
| July | 8.0 | 28 h | 17 °C | 25 mm |
| August | 12.0 | 53 h | 19 °C | 7 mm |
| September | 26.0 | 176 h | 19 °C | 32 mm |
| October | 28.0 | 222 h | 21 °C | 42 mm |
| November | 28.0 | 267 h | 22 °C | 34 mm |
| December | 28.0 | 249 h | 24 °C | 19 mm |
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Technical details of Boggoms Bay spot
The spot works with winds from E, ESE, SE, SSE, SW.
Spot functioning
Works in SE, E, SSE and SW. Constant swell, waves 1 to 3m. Exposed spot. Rideable at all tides.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Advanced
On the water
Big waves. Sand and rock bottom. Water at 17-21°C, 3/2 wetsuit. Powerful current.
Parking
Access via dirt road. Isolated area. No facilities.
Wind specificities
SE and E side-onshore, 15-30 knots from October to March. SW onshore. SSE also works. Wind often strong on this exposed coast.
Hazards
Total isolation. Powerful swell. Current. Rocks. Sharks. No quick rescue.
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