Overview

Milnerton is a kitesurfing spot located south of Sunset Beach, along the Table Bay coast. The beach is long and sandy, bordered by the Milnerton Lighthouse, an iconic landmark of the area. The spot offers wind conditions identical to the rest of the Bloubergstrand coast with the south-easterly Cape Doctor. Milnerton is appreciated for its space — less crowded than the popular spots to the north. The proximity of the Milnerton Lagoon (Rietvlei) offers a flatwater alternative when ocean conditions are too powerful.

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Sunrise 05:58 · Sunset 19:03

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Wave height: < 0.5 m 0.5–1 m 1–2 m 2–3 m ≥ 3 m

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Tides

Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 8.9 km from the spot.

Tuesday 20 October Low tide 05:00 · 0.7 m High tide 11:26 · 1.2 m Low tide 17:53 · 0.7 m High tide 23:48 · 1.2 m
Wednesday 21 October Low tide 05:55 · 0.6 m High tide 12:12 · 1.3 m Low tide 18:34 · 0.5 m
Thursday 22 October High tide 00:34 · 1.3 m Low tide 06:35 · 0.5 m High tide 12:47 · 1.5 m Low tide 19:08 · 0.4 m
Friday 23 October High tide 01:11 · 1.4 m Low tide 07:09 · 0.4 m High tide 13:20 · 1.6 m Low tide 19:39 · 0.3 m
Saturday 24 October High tide 01:45 · 1.5 m Low tide 07:43 · 0.3 m High tide 13:52 · 1.7 m Low tide 20:11 · 0.2 m

Milnerton: when to go?

Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)

Season · peak

281h

in November · 25.5 rideable days

Wind is uneven from month to month: the best months are November, November and January, at 24 rideable days and 26 °C. The low point is July, at 2.5 days.

Rideable days per month

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 63%13-20 knots · 34%21-30 knots · 3%

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: Milnerton

Monthly averages — Milnerton — averaged over 1 year of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month	Rideable days	Usable wind	Temperature	Rain
January	20.0	174 h	28 °C	6 mm
January	20.0	174 h	28 °C	6 mm
February	18.0	179 h	28 °C	4 mm
February	18.0	179 h	28 °C	4 mm
March	18.5	164 h	27 °C	27 mm
March	18.5	164 h	27 °C	27 mm
April	16.5	138 h	24 °C	23 mm
April	16.5	138 h	24 °C	23 mm
May	7.0	43 h	21 °C	43 mm
May	7.0	43 h	21 °C	43 mm
June	5.5	35 h	18 °C	102 mm
June	5.5	35 h	18 °C	102 mm
July	2.5	15 h	16 °C	197 mm
July	2.5	15 h	16 °C	197 mm
August	4.0	24 h	17 °C	88 mm
August	4.0	24 h	17 °C	88 mm
September	14.5	126 h	20 °C	18 mm
September	14.5	126 h	20 °C	18 mm
October	19.0	167 h	24 °C	14 mm
October	19.0	167 h	24 °C	15 mm
November	25.5	281 h	25 °C	9 mm
November	25.5	281 h	26 °C	7 mm
December	19.5	199 h	26 °C	20 mm
December	19.5	199 h	27 °C	16 mm

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Technical details of Milnerton spot

The spot works with winds from SE, SSE, S.

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Spot functioning

Works from October to March with the SE Cape Doctor side-onshore. The west-facing beach receives the wind from the right. Works at all tides. Waves are generally medium (1-2 m). Less crowded than Big Bay, more suited to relaxed freeride. The Milnerton Lagoon next door offers flatwater for beginners or freestyle.

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 0.5 to 2 meters. Safe sandy bottom. Moderate to strong wind chop. Lateral current toward the north. Floating kelp. Fewer riders than at the main Blouberg spots.

Parking

Parking along the coastal road near Milnerton Lighthouse. Easy access from the R27 (Marine Drive). Less crowded than Big Bay, making it easier to find a spot. Don't leave valuables in your car.

Wind specificities

South-easterly Cape Doctor, same wind regime as the Bloubergstrand coast. Wind of 15 to 35 knots in the afternoon during the season (October-March). Can be slightly gustier than spots further north due to urban turbulence. Wind picks up late morning and blows until evening.

Hazards

Cold water — thick wetsuit required. Shore break at high tide. Gusty wind at times. Lateral current toward the north. Kelp. Milnerton Lagoon mouth with currents to avoid. Car break-ins.

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