Overview

Paternoster is a charming fishing village on the West Coast, known for its typical white houses and laid-back atmosphere. The kite spot is on the main beach, exposed to the Atlantic Ocean. Conditions are technical with often side-offshore wind and powerful swell. The village has become a popular foodie destination with excellent seafood restaurants.

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Spot forecast for Paternoster

Sunrise 06:01 · Sunset 19:04

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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 2.2 km from the spot.

Tuesday 20 October Low tide 05:01 · 0.7 m High tide 11:24 · 1.3 m Low tide 17:52 · 0.7 m High tide 23:48 · 1.2 m
Wednesday 21 October Low tide 05:56 · 0.6 m High tide 12:11 · 1.4 m Low tide 18:34 · 0.6 m
Thursday 22 October High tide 00:34 · 1.3 m Low tide 06:36 · 0.5 m High tide 12:48 · 1.5 m Low tide 19:08 · 0.4 m
Friday 23 October High tide 01:12 · 1.4 m Low tide 07:11 · 0.4 m High tide 13:21 · 1.6 m Low tide 19:40 · 0.3 m
Saturday 24 October High tide 01:46 · 1.5 m Low tide 07:44 · 0.4 m High tide 13:54 · 1.7 m Low tide 20:12 · 0.2 m

Paternoster: 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

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 22 °C. The low point is July, at 9 days.

Rideable days per month

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 44%13-20 knots · 51%21-30 knots · 5%

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: Paternoster

Monthly averages — Paternoster — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month	Rideable days	Usable wind	Temperature	Rain
January	25.0	292 h	24 °C	5 mm
February	24.5	259 h	24 °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	19 °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	18 °C	17 mm
October	23.5	238 h	21 °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 Paternoster spot

The spot works with winds from SE, SSE, S, SSW.

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Spot functioning

Works in strong SE, S and SSW from October to March. Atlantic swell is constant. Low tide can expose rocks — mid to high tide preferred. Technical spot, reserved for riders comfortable with offshore wind.

Spot opening date · Required level

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

On the water

Ocean waves 1 to 2.5m. Sand and rock bottom. Cold water (12-16°C), 4/3 to 5/3 wetsuit mandatory. Coastal current.

Parking

Free parking in Paternoster village. Safe tourist village. Easy walk to the beach.

Wind specificities

The SE (Cape Doctor) arrives side-offshore on this west/northwest-facing coast. S and SSW are more favorable with a side-shore component. In strong SE (25+ knots), rideable but technical. Strength 15-30 knots from October to March.

Hazards

Offshore wind in SE: risk of being carried out. Rocks. Current. Cold water. Powerful swell. Marine reserve area — respect fishing rules.

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