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Pringle Bay kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
South Africa · Western Cape
Overview
Pringle Bay is a quiet small seaside village nestled at the foot of the Kogelberg mountains. The sandy beach offers intermediate kite conditions in a pristine natural setting. The village is prized for its calm and authenticity, away from tourist bustle. Beach access is easy and conditions are more forgiving than the nearby rocky spots.
Spot forecast for Pringle Bay
Sunrise 05:56 · Sunset 19:02
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Tides
Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 3.7 km from the spot.
- Tuesday 20 October Low tide · 0.7 m High tide · 1.2 m Low tide · 0.7 m High tide · 1.2 m
- Wednesday 21 October Low tide · 0.6 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 · 0.4 m
- Friday 23 October High tide · 1.4 m Low tide · 0.4 m High tide · 1.6 m Low tide · 0.3 m
- Saturday 24 October High tide · 1.5 m Low tide · 0.3 m High tide · 1.7 m Low tide · 0.2 m
Pringle 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…)
330h
in November · 24.5 rideable days
The season runs from September to April, peaking in November: 19 rideable days a month and 330 hours of usable wind, at 22 °C. The low point is July, at 4 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 13 and 20 knots — 52% of rideable hours. That is the most versatile range, where most kites work. The coldest month is July, at 15 °C. The wettest month is July, with 242 mm.
Monthly averages: Pringle Bay
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18.5 | 240 h | 25 °C | 22 mm |
| February | 18.5 | 208 h | 25 °C | 23 mm |
| March | 18.5 | 224 h | 24 °C | 34 mm |
| April | 17.0 | 187 h | 21 °C | 67 mm |
| May | 7.5 | 64 h | 20 °C | 59 mm |
| June | 5.5 | 39 h | 17 °C | 120 mm |
| July | 4.0 | 34 h | 15 °C | 242 mm |
| August | 4.5 | 36 h | 16 °C | 93 mm |
| September | 15.5 | 181 h | 18 °C | 35 mm |
| October | 18.5 | 219 h | 20 °C | 35 mm |
| November | 24.5 | 330 h | 22 °C | 21 mm |
| December | 19.0 | 247 h | 23 °C | 30 mm |
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Technical details of Pringle Bay spot
The spot works with winds from E, ESE, SE, SSE.
Spot functioning
Works in SE from October to March. Sandy beach with easy access. Moderate waves. Rideable at all tides.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Intermediate
On the water
Moderate waves on sandy bottom. Water at 14-18°C, 3/2 to 4/3 wetsuit.
Parking
Parking by the beach. Quiet and safe village.
Wind specificities
SE (Cape Doctor) onshore to side-onshore, 15-25 knots from October to March. The bay offers some protection. Mountains can disrupt wind in places.
Hazards
Sharks. Baboons — don't leave food. Possible disrupted wind near mountains.
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