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Waenhuiskrans Point kitesurf and windsurf spot
South Africa
Overview
Waenhuiskrans Point (also known as Arniston) is a kite spot on the rocky headland of the historic village of Arniston, named after a famous shipwreck. The village is a national heritage site with its whitewashed fishermen's cottages (Kassiesbaai). The coast is exposed and rocky with advanced conditions. The Waenhuiskrans sea caves are accessible at low tide.
Spot forecast for Waenhuiskrans Point
Sunrise 05:50 · Sunset 18:57
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Tides
Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 1.4 km from the spot.
- Tuesday 20 October Low tide · 0.9 m High tide · 1.5 m Low tide · 0.9 m High tide · 1.4 m
- Wednesday 21 October Low tide · 0.8 m High tide · 1.6 m Low tide · 0.7 m
- Thursday 22 October High tide · 1.5 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 · 1.9 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
Waenhuiskrans Point: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
269h
in November · 23 rideable days
The season runs from September to April, peaking in November: 19 rideable days a month and 269 hours of usable wind, at 23 °C. The low point is July, at 2 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 55% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is July, at 16 °C. The wettest month is June, with 68 mm.
Monthly averages: Waenhuiskrans Point
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19.0 | 216 h | 25 °C | 23 mm |
| February | 16.5 | 182 h | 25 °C | 14 mm |
| March | 20.5 | 200 h | 24 °C | 39 mm |
| April | 18.0 | 175 h | 21 °C | 61 mm |
| May | 9.0 | 63 h | 21 °C | 12 mm |
| June | 6.0 | 25 h | 18 °C | 68 mm |
| July | 2.0 | 13 h | 16 °C | 55 mm |
| August | 5.0 | 24 h | 18 °C | 19 mm |
| September | 16.0 | 142 h | 19 °C | 23 mm |
| October | 16.0 | 172 h | 21 °C | 37 mm |
| November | 23.0 | 269 h | 23 °C | 21 mm |
| December | 21.0 | 202 h | 25 °C | 18 mm |
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Technical details of Waenhuiskrans Point spot
The spot works with winds from E, ESE, SE, SSE.
Spot functioning
Works in SE, E and SSE from October to March. Rocky coast, technical access. Waves 1 to 2.5m. Tide influences access and conditions.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Advanced
On the water
Waves on rocky bottom. Water at 15-19°C, 3/2 to 4/3 wetsuit. Current around the point.
Parking
Parking in Arniston village. Quiet and safe tourist village.
Wind specificities
SE and E side-onshore, 15-30 knots from October to March. The point is very exposed to wind. Gusts can be powerful. SSE also works.
Hazards
Dangerous rocks. Current around the point. Sharks. Powerful swell. Sea caves — don't venture in at rising tide.
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