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Still Bay kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
South Africa · Western Cape
Overview
Still Bay (Stilbaai) is a charming seaside village on the Goukou River mouth, between Witsand and Mossel Bay. The main spot offers intermediate conditions on the sandy bay beach. The Goukou River also provides a flat water option in the estuary. The village is renowned for its fossils (Blombos Cave) and fishing. It's a popular family holiday destination.
Spot forecast for Still Bay
Sunrise 05:45 · Sunset 18:52
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Tides
Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 6.6 km from the spot.
- Tuesday 20 October Low tide · 0.9 m High tide · 1.5 m Low tide · 0.9 m High tide · 1.5 m
- Wednesday 21 October Low tide · 0.8 m High tide · 1.7 m Low tide · 0.7 m
- Thursday 22 October High tide · 1.6 m Low tide · 0.7 m High tide · 1.9 m Low tide · 0.6 m
- Friday 23 October High tide · 1.8 m Low tide · 0.5 m High tide · 2 m Low tide · 0.4 m
- Saturday 24 October High tide · 1.9 m Low tide · 0.4 m High tide · 2.2 m Low tide · 0.2 m
Still Bay: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
198h
in November · 18.5 rideable days
The season runs from September to April, peaking in November: 15 rideable days a month and 198 hours of usable wind, at 23 °C. The low point is June, at 3 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 64% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is July, at 17 °C. The wettest month is June, with 56 mm.
Monthly averages: Still Bay
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.0 | 182 h | 25 °C | 34 mm |
| February | 14.0 | 131 h | 26 °C | 23 mm |
| March | 16.5 | 144 h | 24 °C | 41 mm |
| April | 13.5 | 122 h | 22 °C | 47 mm |
| May | 5.5 | 29 h | 22 °C | 16 mm |
| June | 3.0 | 10 h | 19 °C | 56 mm |
| July | 3.0 | 9 h | 17 °C | 30 mm |
| August | 3.5 | 17 h | 19 °C | 14 mm |
| September | 12.5 | 95 h | 20 °C | 24 mm |
| October | 14.5 | 134 h | 21 °C | 56 mm |
| November | 18.5 | 198 h | 23 °C | 33 mm |
| December | 12.0 | 142 h | 24 °C | 18 mm |
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Technical details of Still Bay spot
The spot works with winds from E, ESE, SE.
Spot functioning
Works in SE and E from October to March. Sandy beach with easy access in the bay. Moderate waves. Flat water option in the Goukou River. Rideable at all tides.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Intermediate
On the water
Moderate waves in the bay. Sandy bottom. Water at 16-20°C, 3/2 wetsuit. Moderate river mouth current.
Parking
Parking in Still Bay village. Quiet and safe tourist area.
Wind specificities
SE and E side-onshore, 15-25 knots from October to March. ESE is the best direction. The bay offers some protection. Wind is reliable in summer.
Hazards
Goukou River mouth current. Sharks. Respect surfers at the wave spots.
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