Overview

Devils Horn is a kitesurfing spot located on the rocky coastline near Oyster Bay in the Eastern Cape, between Jeffreys Bay and Humansdorp. This exposed spot offers powerful conditions with swell and waves breaking on rocky reefs. The setting is wild and isolated, typical of this preserved coastal section. Reserved for experienced riders due to rocks and demanding conditions.

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Spot forecast for Devils Horn

Sunrise 05:33 · Sunset 18:39

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< 7 kn7–12 kn13–20 kn21–30 kn31–40 kn41+ kn Gusts Your minimum: 7 kn

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Swell and waves

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Wave height: < 0.5 m 0.5–1 m 1–2 m 2–3 m ≥ 3 m

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Tides

Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 1.8 km from the spot.

Tuesday 20 October Low tide 05:29 · 0.8 m High tide 12:10 · 1.2 m Low tide 18:33 · 0.8 m
Wednesday 21 October High tide 00:23 · 1.2 m Low tide 06:29 · 0.7 m High tide 12:54 · 1.4 m Low tide 19:11 · 0.6 m
Thursday 22 October High tide 01:08 · 1.3 m Low tide 07:07 · 0.5 m High tide 13:26 · 1.5 m Low tide 19:42 · 0.5 m
Friday 23 October High tide 01:43 · 1.5 m Low tide 07:39 · 0.4 m High tide 13:56 · 1.7 m Low tide 20:12 · 0.3 m
Saturday 24 October High tide 02:15 · 1.6 m Low tide 08:10 · 0.3 m High tide 14:25 · 1.8 m Low tide 20:42 · 0.2 m

Devils Horn: when to go?

Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)

Season · peak

173h

in August · 20.5 rideable days

The season runs from July to October, peaking in August: 19 rideable days a month and 173 hours of usable wind, at 19 °C. The low point is April, at 12.5 days.

Rideable days per month

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 62%13-20 knots · 33%21-30 knots · 5%31+ knots · under 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 62% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is July, at 18 °C. The wettest month is June, with 87 mm.

Monthly averages: Devils Horn

Monthly averages — Devils Horn — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month	Rideable days	Usable wind	Temperature	Rain
January	16.0	158 h	25 °C	48 mm
February	15.5	167 h	25 °C	23 mm
March	16.0	144 h	25 °C	34 mm
April	12.5	120 h	23 °C	59 mm
May	16.5	119 h	22 °C	17 mm
June	16.0	119 h	20 °C	87 mm
July	19.5	158 h	18 °C	48 mm
August	20.5	173 h	19 °C	23 mm
September	17.5	178 h	19 °C	43 mm
October	17.5	191 h	21 °C	72 mm
November	16.5	172 h	22 °C	46 mm
December	15.5	178 h	24 °C	22 mm

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Technical details of Devils Horn spot

The spot works with winds from SSW, SW, WSW, W.

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Spot functioning

Rocky reef spot that works with south-westerly to westerly winds as side-onshore. Indian and Atlantic swells generate waves on the reefs. Significant tide — conditions change significantly between high and low tide. Best at mid-rising tide.

Spot opening date · Required level

Spot opening date: Open all year round
Required level: Advanced

On the water

Ocean water with Agulhas current influence — temperature 18-22°C in summer, 15-18°C in winter. Wetsuit recommended. Waves and swell on rocky reefs. Current possible around rocky points.

Parking

Access via secondary roads from the R330 or Oyster Bay. Parking on natural ground. Isolated area — plan accordingly.

Wind specificities

The dominant wind is south-westerly, blowing side-onshore on this south-facing coast. Westerly and WSW winds are also favourable. The north-easterly wind is offshore and makes conditions dangerous. Summer winds (October to March) are most reliable with afternoon thermal reinforcement.

Hazards

Dangerous rocky reefs — risk of serious injury in case of falls on rocks. Currents around the points. Isolated spot with no rescue — never sail alone. Powerful waves. Sharks present in these waters. Reserved for advanced riders who know the spot.

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