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Ann Ave kitesurf, wingfoil and surf spot
South Africa · Eastern Cape
Overview
Ann Ave is a spot located at Cape St Francis, south of St Francis Bay. This beach/reef spot offers committing wave conditions on an exposed coast. The spot is named after the street that leads to it. The coast here faces south-southwest, fully receiving SW swells. This is a spot for advanced riders seeking solid wave riding conditions in the St Francis area.
Spot forecast for Ann Ave
Sunrise 05:32 · Sunset 18:38
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Tides
Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 3.3 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
Ann Ave: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
225h
in December · 25 rideable days
The season runs from August to March, peaking in December: 22 rideable days a month and 225 hours of usable wind, at 22 °C. The low point is June, at 11 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 July, at 18 °C. The wettest month is June, with 73 mm.
Monthly averages: Ann Ave
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.0 | 217 h | 24 °C | 49 mm |
| February | 19.5 | 181 h | 24 °C | 19 mm |
| March | 22.0 | 145 h | 24 °C | 47 mm |
| April | 16.5 | 100 h | 22 °C | 60 mm |
| May | 15.0 | 76 h | 22 °C | 15 mm |
| June | 11.0 | 45 h | 19 °C | 73 mm |
| July | 12.0 | 50 h | 18 °C | 39 mm |
| August | 20.5 | 103 h | 19 °C | 17 mm |
| September | 22.5 | 140 h | 19 °C | 34 mm |
| October | 23.0 | 181 h | 21 °C | 73 mm |
| November | 24.0 | 218 h | 22 °C | 46 mm |
| December | 25.0 | 225 h | 24 °C | 22 mm |
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Technical details of Ann Ave spot
The spot works with winds from ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW.
Spot functioning
The spot works with SE to WSW wind. Quality waves during SW swell on the exposed coast. Mix of sand and reef bottom depending on sections. Rideable at all tides but safer at high tide (more depth over reef). Often committing conditions — check before riding.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Advanced
On the water
Waves of 1-3 metres. Mixed sand/reef bottom. Currents along the coast. Strong chop in sustained wind. Water temperature between 18-22°C. 3/2 wetsuit in summer, 4/3 in winter.
Parking
Parking at the end of Ann Avenue in Cape St Francis. Small residential parking. Access from the Cape St Francis road. Quiet residential area.
Wind specificities
Southeast wind blows side-onshore. More exposed than St Francis Bay due to position on the cape. Strength of 15-28 knots in summer. WSW is onshore with powerful conditions. The cape point can accelerate the wind. Conditions often windier than in the sheltered bay.
Hazards
Rocky reef in some sections. Powerful shore break. Strong currents along the coast. Sharks present. Committing conditions — reserved for advanced riders. Do not ride without knowing the reef zones.
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