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Gouritzmond kitesurf and wingfoil spot
South Africa · Western Cape
Overview
Gouritzmond is a spot located at the mouth of the Gouritz River on the southern coast of the Garden Route. This small fishing village offers a wild and unspoiled setting, with both an exposed ocean beach and a more sheltered estuary area. The river mouth can provide flat water conditions when sufficiently filled, while the ocean beach offers waves and chop. The main wind season runs from October to March with the southeast wind.
Spot forecast for Gouritzmond
Sunrise 05:44 · Sunset 18:50
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Tides
Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 2.7 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
Gouritzmond: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
288h
in December · 30.5 rideable days
The season runs from September to March, peaking in December: 26 rideable days a month and 288 hours of usable wind, at 22 °C. The low point is June, at 11.5 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 73% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is July, at 17 °C. The wettest month is June, with 59 mm.
Monthly averages: Gouritzmond
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.5 | 273 h | 24 °C | 40 mm |
| February | 23.5 | 228 h | 24 °C | 28 mm |
| March | 25.0 | 182 h | 23 °C | 58 mm |
| April | 20.0 | 128 h | 21 °C | 58 mm |
| May | 13.0 | 72 h | 21 °C | 12 mm |
| June | 11.5 | 53 h | 19 °C | 59 mm |
| July | 16.0 | 81 h | 17 °C | 32 mm |
| August | 18.5 | 106 h | 19 °C | 10 mm |
| September | 24.0 | 198 h | 19 °C | 32 mm |
| October | 26.5 | 222 h | 20 °C | 43 mm |
| November | 26.5 | 259 h | 22 °C | 37 mm |
| December | 30.5 | 288 h | 24 °C | 23 mm |
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Technical details of Gouritzmond spot
The spot works with winds from ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW.
Spot functioning
The spot works mainly with southeast wind in side-onshore. The estuary area offers flat water for beginners at high tide when the river is full. The ocean beach is more exposed with waves. The spot is rideable at all tides but conditions change significantly. Best from November to February when the southeast is most consistent.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Intermediate
On the water
Variable water conditions depending on the area. The estuary offers flat water at high tide, with a sandy bottom. The ocean beach has 1-2 metre waves and chop in strong wind. Currents present at the river mouth, especially on the outgoing tide. Water temperature between 17-21°C, 3/2 wetsuit recommended in summer, 4/3 in winter.
Parking
Parking available in the village of Gouritzmond, near the river mouth. Small unpaved parking area near the beach. Access via the N2 then secondary road to Gouritzmond. Very quiet village, no parking issues outside school holidays.
Wind specificities
The dominant wind is the southeast (Cape Doctor), blowing side-onshore on this south-facing coast. It typically strengthens in the afternoon to 15-25 knots between October and March. Southwest wind often brings weather fronts with more unstable conditions. The Gouritz River valley can channel and accelerate the wind through a Venturi effect.
Hazards
Strong currents at the river mouth, especially on outgoing tide. Powerful shore break on the ocean beach. No lifeguard service. Isolated spot with distant medical services. Sharks present in the area (river and ocean). Avoid riding alone. Watch for rocks on the sides of the river mouth.
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