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Sours kitesurf and windsurf spot
South Africa · Western Cape
Overview
Sours is a kitesurfing spot on the wild west coast of the Western Cape, in the Lamberts Bay area. This exposed and isolated coastline offers powerful conditions in a preserved natural setting. The coast is swept by regular southerly winds in summer and constant Atlantic swell. Reserved for advanced riders due to isolation and demanding conditions.
Spot forecast for Sours
Sunrise 06:00 · Sunset 19:02
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Tides
Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 6 km from the spot.
- Tuesday 20 October Low tide · 0.8 m High tide · 1.3 m Low tide · 0.7 m High tide · 1.3 m
- Wednesday 21 October Low tide · 0.7 m High tide · 1.5 m Low tide · 0.6 m
- Thursday 22 October High tide · 1.4 m Low tide · 0.6 m High tide · 1.6 m Low tide · 0.5 m
- Friday 23 October High tide · 1.5 m Low tide · 0.5 m High tide · 1.7 m Low tide · 0.3 m
- Saturday 24 October High tide · 1.6 m Low tide · 0.4 m High tide · 1.8 m Low tide · 0.2 m
Sours: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
245h
in December · 26 rideable days
The season runs from September to March, peaking in December: 24 rideable days a month and 245 hours of usable wind, at 24 °C. The low point is June, at 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 108 mm.
Monthly averages: Sours
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.5 | 234 h | 25 °C | 7 mm |
| February | 23.0 | 214 h | 25 °C | 2 mm |
| March | 22.5 | 175 h | 24 °C | 20 mm |
| April | 17.5 | 111 h | 24 °C | 6 mm |
| May | 11.0 | 56 h | 22 °C | 18 mm |
| June | 5.0 | 24 h | 19 °C | 52 mm |
| July | 7.5 | 47 h | 16 °C | 108 mm |
| August | 13.5 | 87 h | 17 °C | 38 mm |
| September | 21.0 | 148 h | 20 °C | 13 mm |
| October | 23.0 | 208 h | 23 °C | 17 mm |
| November | 24.0 | 233 h | 24 °C | 3 mm |
| December | 26.0 | 245 h | 24 °C | 4 mm |
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Technical details of Sours spot
The spot works with winds from SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW.
Spot functioning
Exposed west-facing coast that works with south to south-westerly wind. Constant Atlantic swell creating waves. Powerful and demanding conditions.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Advanced
On the water
Atlantic Ocean — very cold water (12-16°C) with the Benguela current. Thick full wetsuit essential. Constant waves and swell. Coastal currents.
Parking
Access via tracks from the R365. Parking on natural ground. Very isolated area — bring fuel and supplies.
Wind specificities
The dominant summer wind is south to south-east, blowing side-onshore on this west-facing coast. Regular and powerful winds, often 20-30 knots. The flat and open coastal terrain provides unobstructed wind.
Hazards
Isolated and demanding spot — no rescue nearby. Very cold water — hypothermia risk. Strong currents. Powerful waves. Sharks present. Never sail alone.
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