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Nahoon Reef kitesurf and surf spot
South Africa · Cap oriental
Overview
Nahoon Reef is a famous reef break south of Nahoon Beach in East London. This world-class spot offers powerful, hollow waves over a rocky bottom. Reserved exclusively for expert riders due to the reef, currents and wave power. Kitesurfing is tolerated but surfers have priority. Warm subtropical waters (20-24°C).
Spot forecast for Nahoon Reef
Sunrise 05:21 · Sunset 18:24
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Tides
Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 4.5 km from the spot.
- Tuesday 20 October Low tide · 0.8 m High tide · 1.2 m Low tide · 0.8 m
- Wednesday 21 October High tide · 1.2 m Low tide · 0.7 m High tide · 1.4 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 · 0.5 m
- Friday 23 October High tide · 1.4 m Low tide · 0.4 m High tide · 1.7 m Low tide · 0.3 m
- Saturday 24 October High tide · 1.6 m Low tide · 0.3 m High tide · 1.8 m Low tide · 0.2 m
Nahoon Reef: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
96h
in August · 16.5 rideable days
The season runs from August to December, peaking in August: 16 rideable days a month and 96 hours of usable wind, at 22 °C. The low point is June, at 8 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 68% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is June, at 20 °C. The wettest month is April, with 132 mm.
Monthly averages: Nahoon Reef
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12.5 | 98 h | 25 °C | 87 mm |
| February | 12.5 | 110 h | 25 °C | 43 mm |
| March | 14.0 | 100 h | 26 °C | 74 mm |
| April | 10.5 | 70 h | 23 °C | 132 mm |
| May | 11.0 | 60 h | 24 °C | 14 mm |
| June | 8.0 | 44 h | 20 °C | 101 mm |
| July | 9.0 | 42 h | 20 °C | 18 mm |
| August | 16.5 | 96 h | 21 °C | 11 mm |
| September | 15.0 | 109 h | 20 °C | 54 mm |
| October | 16.5 | 124 h | 22 °C | 84 mm |
| November | 16.0 | 140 h | 23 °C | 75 mm |
| December | 15.5 | 146 h | 25 °C | 68 mm |
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Technical details of Nahoon Reef spot
The spot works with winds from SSE, S, SSW, SW.
Spot functioning
The spot works with south to south-east swell combined with SW wind. The reef creates powerful, hollow waves at mid-tide. At low tide, the reef is too exposed and dangerous. At high tide, waves lose power. Best at mid rising tide with 1 to 2 m swell.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Expert
On the water
Powerful, hollow waves over rocky bottom. Warm water (20-24°C). Shallow reef bottom in places. Strong currents along the reef. World-class waves for expert wave riding. Concentrated breaking zone.
Parking
Access from East London, parking at Nahoon Beach then walk south to reach the reef. Tarred road to the main parking area.
Wind specificities
SW wind is the most favourable, blowing side-onshore and grooming the waves. S wind also works. Optimal conditions are with moderate SW wind and a well-formed south swell. Avoid strong wind days which make conditions dangerous on the reef.
Hazards
Shallow, sharp reef. Powerful waves that can slam you onto the reef. Strong currents. Absolute priority to surfers. Sharks present (shark nets at Nahoon Beach). Sea urchins on the reef. Spot reserved for experts only. Buddy system mandatory.
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