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Dolphin Beach kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
South Africa · Western Cape
Overview
Dolphin Beach is a popular spot on the Bloubergstrand coast, located between Kite Beach and Table View. This wide and open beach offers slightly more powerful conditions than Kite Beach with more waves and swell. The south-easterly Cape Doctor blows side-onshore, providing excellent conditions for freeride, wave riding and freestyle. The spot has a weather station and the infrastructure is well developed with beachfront restaurants and cafes. Stunning views of Table Mountain and Robben Island.
Spot forecast for Dolphin Beach
Sunrise 05:58 · Sunset 19:03
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Tides
Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 4.4 km from the spot.
- Tuesday 20 October Low tide · 0.7 m High tide · 1.2 m Low tide · 0.7 m High tide · 1.2 m
- Wednesday 21 October Low tide · 0.6 m High tide · 1.3 m Low tide · 0.5 m
- Thursday 22 October High tide · 1.3 m Low tide · 0.5 m High tide · 1.5 m Low tide · 0.4 m
- Friday 23 October High tide · 1.4 m Low tide · 0.4 m High tide · 1.6 m Low tide · 0.3 m
- Saturday 24 October High tide · 1.5 m Low tide · 0.3 m High tide · 1.7 m Low tide · 0.2 m
Dolphin Beach: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
281h
in November · 25.5 rideable days
The season runs from September to April, peaking in November: 19 rideable days a month and 281 hours of usable wind, at 26 °C. The low point is July, at 2.5 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 63% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is July, at 16 °C. The wettest month is July, with 197 mm.
Monthly averages: Dolphin Beach
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20.0 | 174 h | 28 °C | 6 mm |
| February | 18.0 | 179 h | 28 °C | 4 mm |
| March | 18.5 | 164 h | 27 °C | 27 mm |
| April | 16.5 | 138 h | 24 °C | 23 mm |
| May | 7.0 | 43 h | 21 °C | 43 mm |
| June | 5.5 | 35 h | 18 °C | 102 mm |
| July | 2.5 | 15 h | 16 °C | 197 mm |
| August | 4.0 | 24 h | 17 °C | 88 mm |
| September | 14.5 | 126 h | 20 °C | 18 mm |
| October | 19.0 | 167 h | 24 °C | 15 mm |
| November | 25.5 | 281 h | 27 °C | 6 mm |
| December | 19.5 | 199 h | 27 °C | 14 mm |
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Technical details of Dolphin Beach spot
The spot works with winds from SE, SSE, S.
Spot functioning
Works from October to March with the SE Cape Doctor. Side-onshore wind on this west-facing beach. More committed conditions than Kite Beach with more swell and waves. The spot suits intermediate and advanced riders. Works at all tides — waves are bigger at high tide. Afternoons offer the best conditions when the thermal is at its peak.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Intermediate
On the water
Cold Atlantic water (12-16°C), 4/3 or 5/3 wetsuit essential. Waves of 1 to 2.5 meters depending on swell. Sandy bottom. Marked chop in strong wind. Lateral current toward the north. Regular floating kelp. Good conditions for wave riding and committed freeride. Frequent dolphin sightings (hence the beach name).
Parking
Roadside parking along Marine Drive. Several restaurants and cafes offer direct beach access. Parking is free but limited on windy days. Don't leave valuables in your car. Public showers available.
Wind specificities
South-easterly Cape Doctor, identical to the entire Bloubergstrand coastline. The thermal wind picks up late morning and blows 15 to 35 knots in the afternoon, sometimes 40+ knots. The local weather station allows real-time monitoring of conditions. Wind can be slightly more consistent here than at Big Bay due to the absence of upstream obstacles.
Hazards
Cold water requiring a thick wetsuit. Shore break can be dangerous at high tide. Lateral current toward the north. Very strong wind possible (35+ knots). Kelp in lines. Dense kiter traffic. Car break-ins in parking. Sharks very rarely reported in the area.
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Dolphin Beach1,280.5 kmsource holfuy.com
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Additional stations
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ZA Seapoint 0m12.4 km
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GW1652 CAPE TOWN ZA11.7 km
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source madis - NOAA
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