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St Francis River Mouth kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
South Africa · Cap oriental
Overview
St Francis River Mouth is a spot located at the Kromme River mouth, in the town of St Francis Bay. The mouth offers a mix of flat water in the estuary and waves at the ocean exit. St Francis Bay is a charming canal town, known for its distinctive white architecture. The Kromme estuary is wide and offers good flat water riding space. This is a versatile spot suited for intermediates.
Spot forecast for St Francis River Mouth
Sunrise 05:32 · Sunset 18:38
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Tides
Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 5.5 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
St Francis River Mouth: 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: St Francis River Mouth
| 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 St Francis River Mouth spot
The spot works with winds from ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW.
Spot functioning
The spot works with SE to WSW wind. The Kromme estuary offers sheltered flat water, ideal for beginners and freestyle. The beach at the mouth exit offers waves for wave riding. High tide recommended for the estuary (more water). The mouth state varies — sometimes closed by sand. Good versatile spot.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Intermediate
On the water
Flat water in the estuary, waves of 0.5-2 metres at the mouth on the ocean side. Sandy bottom. Variable currents at the mouth depending on tide. Warmer water in the estuary (19-24°C), 18-22°C on the ocean side. 3/2 wetsuit in summer.
Parking
Parking in St Francis Bay town, near the mouth. Easy access from the N2 via the St Francis road. Free parking along the canals. All St Francis Bay shops and restaurants nearby. Good tourist infrastructure.
Wind specificities
Southeast wind blows side-onshore. The Kromme River channels SE towards the estuary. Strength of 15-25 knots in summer. WSW works as onshore on the beach at the mouth exit. The estuary offers some protection against gusts.
Hazards
Currents at the mouth, especially on outgoing tide. Sharks present (mouths attract sharks). Boat traffic in the estuary — stay alert. Do not approach the main channel on outgoing tide. Shore break on the ocean beach.
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